Research Assistant III

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Research Assistant III to join an active NIMH-funded study on youth anxiety, interoception, and risk for eating disorders. The longitudinal study utilizes clinical interviews, physiological assessments, behavioral tasks, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and questionnaires.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of psychology research or lab management experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SPSS, and REDCap.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively with youth and families.
• Commitment: Ability to commit to at least 1 year (with potential for extension).

Responsibilities

• Participant Management: Communicating with participants over email, in person, and over the phone, assisting with participant retention and payment.
• Data Collection: Facilitating physiological assessments, behavioral tasks, and questionnaires both in-lab and online.
• Lab Operations: Assisting with Institutional Review Board submissions and management. Maintaining databases (REDCap/SPSS), purchasing supplies and tracking expenses, supervising research assistants and working with the large study team.
• Research Development: Opportunities for involvement in conference presentations and manuscripts for publication are available but not required.
• Other Duties: Assisting with grant applications and literature searches, entering and coding data, and general organizational and research activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees