Temporary Research Coordinator

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami, FL invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant in the Autism Intervention Development (AID) Lab. The RA will support an R01 SMART trial evaluating adaptive parent-coaching for autistic children, under Dr.

Yael Dai, with responsibilities across study coordination, data management, and literature reviews. The position offers in-person work at FIU MMC with potential evening/weekend hours; a minimum commitment of two years and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience is required.
• Experience coordinating research studies and data management.
• Willingness to work in person at FIU MMC; 40 hours weekly.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of protocols, forms, materials, and procedures manuals.
• Prepare the data collection materials and the REDCap database.
• Oversee and help ensure participant recruitment, scheduling, compensation, and data management.
• Participate in research study visits and data collection with children and adults.
• Create meeting agendas and presentations.
• Manage IRB protocols, timelines, and amendments.
• Help manage requirements for clinical trials oversight.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly motivated

Self-directed

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

REDCap database

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Autism Intervention Development (AID) Lab in the Department of Psychology at Florida International University is seeking a full‑time research assistant to begin in Fall 2026. The research assistant will primarily work on an R01 study, under the direction of Dr. Yael Dai. The sequential multiple assignment randomized trial (SMART) is evaluating an adaptive parent‑coaching intervention for young autistic children. Ultimately, we aim to learn effective ways to augment interventions to improve participant engagement in the intervention and family outcomes. This position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain additional research experience in clinical psychology before applying to graduate school. We require a minimum of a two‑year commitment. The role involves day‑to‑day project activities related to the R01 as well as other activities in the AID lab. Primary activities include, but are not limited to: managing the research administrative aspects of the award, including coordination of issues related to the budget, staff, scheduling, IRB(s), recruitment, enrollment, and retention; overseeing nontechnical aspects of data management, organization, quality assurance; conducting in‑person and remote study visits with autistic children (some as young as 14 months old) and their parents; assisting with managing lab volunteers and personnel; and participating in literature reviews and manuscript writing. The RA will work alongside other lab members. The RA will work in‑person from FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC). While traditional work hours (9–5; 40 hours per week) are expected, the RA may be asked to swap routine hours for evening and weekend hours to accommodate families’ schedules and facilitate research visits.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of protocols, forms, materials, and procedures manuals.
• Prepare the data collection materials and the REDCap database.
• Oversee and help ensure participant recruitment, scheduling, compensation, and data management.
• Participate in research study visits and data collection with children and adults.
• Create meeting agendas and presentations.
• Manage IRB protocols, timelines, and amendments.
• Help manage requirements for clinical trials oversight.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; OR four (4) years of office or related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Positions under National Forensic Science Technology Center will require Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization in related field; OR an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or military experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A high degree of motivation.
• Self‑directed and self‑sufficient.
• Detail oriented and has well‑developed organizational abilities.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is a plus, but not a requirement.

Job Category

Temporary

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday

Advertised Salary

• $22.00 per hour

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Notice of Non‑Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affluent Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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