Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I----
Hiring Department:
Department of Psychology----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Aug 16, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2028----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
The Eating-related Methodology, Behaviors, and Risk (EMBARK) Lab is seeking a full-time research coordinator to assist with the development and implementation of several projects. The EMBARK lab is directed by Dr. Katherine Schaumberg, with a focus on the distinction between adaptive and maladaptive patterns of eating and exercise. The coordinator will assist in developing study protocols and IRB applications, along with recruitment and assessment of participants with eating disorders, social media management, data management, involvement in analysis of genomic and behavioral data, and preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who would like to pursue graduate education in areas such as: clinical, counseling, or sport psychology; exercise science; nutrition; population health; data science. Applicants should be interested in working in a lab community that values empirical inquiry, psychological flexibility, and intensive collaboration. This is a fixed-term position.
What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package. For more details on benefits, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.
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Purpose of the Position:
Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks and activities. Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol.
Job Duties:
- Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
- Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a licensed professional. May perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy
- Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and sample
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