Bipolar Disorder Center Research Associate II, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dell Medical School

Job Posting Title:

Bipolar Disorder Center Research Associate II, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dell Medical School

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Hiring Department:

Department of Psychiatry

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2025

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is look for a Research Associate II.

This position is a temporary with an end date of April 30, 2025, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals. This position will require working on weekends and/or after normal business hours.

Purpose

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is look for a Research Associate II. Assist an interdisciplinary research team in the Bipolar Disorder Center / Almeida lab at Dell Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin with collecting and analyzing psychological and neuroimaging measures for the bipolar and major depressive disorder population.

Responsibilities

• Develop, collect, conduct, and analyze research projects including psychological measures using standard interviews (self-report and/or clinician based) and neuroimaging measures as part of a team of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants.

• Assist with database management.

• Assist with IRB submission & management.

• Review medical records and conduct screenings for study recruitment. Execute data collection procedure and assessment and assist with subject recruitment.

• Help with subject management, scheduling and reimbursement. 

• Assist with manuscripts and publications (authorship will depend on candidate's initiative).

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in a related field and no experience or Bachelor's degree and two years of research experience in psychiatry, psychology, public health, social work, counseling, or related discipline. Professional demeanor with tact and respect at all times. Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal, or urgent situations. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work well with a broad group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to train and oversee undergraduate and graduate students. Must be comfortable interacting in an interdisciplinary setting and interacting with people living with serious mental illness. Database management experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience running MRI experiments and UT Austin-BIC Level 1 or 2. Master's degree with relevant laboratory experience in clinical research and/or mental/behavioral health field. Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis. Experience with analyzing psychological and neuroimaging measures for the bipolar and major depressive disorder population. Prior experience with peer-review manuscript preparation and IRB submission. Phlebotomy experience & certification. Experience designing and managing REDCap database.

Salary Range

$42,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around chemical fumes.

• May work around standard office conditions.

• May work around biohazards.

• May work around chemicals.

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Climbing of ladders.

• Lifting and moving.

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.

• This position will require working on weekends and/or after normal business hours.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you app