Texas A&M University

Job Title

Research Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Are you passionate about psychological research and eager to gain experience in a lab environment? The Research and Interventions for Stress-related Conditions (RISC) Lab at Texas A&M University is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented research assistant to join our team.

In this multifaceted role, you’ll play an integral part in our research operations—scheduling participant visits, training undergraduate research assistants, and collecting and processing both electroencephalography (EEG) and peripheral psychophysiological data. You’ll also play a key role in managing ecological momentary assessment (EMA) data, from collection to cleaning and processing. Beyond data, you’ll collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator on IRB submissions, data management, and the day-to-day coordination of lab activities.This position offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive training in EEG and EMA methodologies, with potential for additional training in clinical interviewing. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to federal grant submissions, making this an ideal position for someone looking to build a strong foundation in research. If you're ready to grow your skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Assists Primary Investigator with data collection through in-person and virtual modalities, neurophysiological, behavioral, and self-reported data with healthy adults and adults experiencing psychopathology (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use).
• Clean, process, and score EEG, behavioral, peripheral psychophysiological (e.g., heart rate, skin conductance), and self-report (e.g., EMA) data.
• Assist with constructing and maintaining datasets for statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with PI and graduate students to organize data storage and sharing.
• Schedule participants for interviews and lab visits.
• Respond to emails, make copies, answer phone calls, conduct phone screenings for participant recruitment.
• May learn to apply statistical analysis and scientific writing.

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidate’s education and experience.

Location: Onsite position at our College Station, Texas location

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma AND 2 years of relevant experience

A well-qualified candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in a research role (e.g., research assistant)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Familiarity with Windows 10/11, Microsoft office, EEG equipment (Brain Vision Analyzer/Recorder, Eprime), R studio, SPSS, and/or EMA software (illumivu)

What you Need to do:

Apply! Please include your education/work history with brief, relevant details. Our recruitment team may contact you to schedule an interview. The recruitment process, including screening, interview, and references, will determine the best position match for finalists.

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 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; Diversity 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.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, 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 pre-populate 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.

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