Research Associate I — Psychiatry Research

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Associate I in Austin, TX. This grant-funded role supports a team of faculty, staff, and students to advance psychiatric research with an end date of 8/31/2027 and potential renewal.

The position involves data collection, analysis, protocol development, IRB coordination, and collaboration with PIs and research staff to ensure rigorous, compliant study operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field.
• Basic engineering and/or scientific equipment ordinarily used in college laboratory work.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and screens for study recruitment.
• Executes data collection procedures and assesses study progress.
• Analyzes research data using statistical software and prepares reports.
• Assists in development and optimization of research protocols.
• Supports IRB submissions and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Lab equipment handling

Scientific software

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/technical field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Associate I in Austin, TX. This grant-funded role supports a team of faculty, staff, and students to advance psychiatric research with an end date of 8/31/2027 and potential renewal.

The position involves data collection, analysis, protocol development, IRB coordination, and collaboration with PIs and research staff to ensure rigorous, compliant study operations.