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Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Research Assistant will oversee the coordination and data collection processes for a multi-site randomized clinical trial focused on treatment evaluation for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). This role is central to ensuring high-quality implementation of study procedures, effective team collaboration, and successful research outcomes. This position offers numerous opportunities for professional development, including manuscript preparation, conference presentations, participation in multidisciplinary training sessions, and collaboration with leading experts in PTSD and substance use research.

Opportunities to Contribute

+ Conducts structured clinical interviews and administers standardized assessments for PTSD, alcohol use, and related conditions, ensuring adherence to study protocols and thorough documentation of findings.

+ Manage participant recruitment, eligibility tracking, and scheduling of assessments, ensuring smooth coordination and accurate documentation throughout the study.

+ Develops engagement strategies and serves as the primary contact for participants, addressing concerns and logistics to maximize retention and study adherence.

+ Oversee data collection, entry, cleaning, and secure storage across multiple research projects, ensuring compliance with protocols and confidentiality standards.

+ Conducts statistical analyses and prepares datasets for manuscripts, presentations, collaborative projects, and grant submissions.

+ Oversees daily study operations, coordinates lab meetings, and ensures effective communication and workflow across team members under the supervision of Dr. Vujanovic.

+ Provides supervision and mentorship to research staff, facilitates multi-site collaboration, and ensures adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

+ Prepares and manages IRB submissions, amendments, and reviews, ensuring compliance with NIH, University, and IRB guidelines for ethical research conduct.

+ Oversees regulatory correspondence, purchasing, supply tracking, and administrative documentation to support consistent and efficient project operations.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

+ At least one year of part-time or full-time research experience involving traumatic stress, substance use, suicidality, and other closely related critical conditions.

+ Experience using REDCap (or related software) for data entry, management, and reporting.

+ Proficiency in statistical software for data management and analysis.

+ Experience preparing, submitting, and maintaining IRB applications and regulatory documentation.

+ Experience conducting clinical and diagnostic interviews.

+ Ability to lift/carry classroom and presentation materials with assistance.

+ Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.

+ Proficiency with data management and reporting platforms.

+ Familiarity with online data collection.

+ Management of data communications with attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Strong initiative and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.

+ Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multiple disciplinary research team.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

What you need to do:

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

+ Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience

+ Clinical Psychology

+ Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

+ Industrial/Organizational Psychology

+ Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.