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Research Assistant (Semel Institute)

UCLA Health
Fully On-Sitefull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026
💰 $72,000/yr($60,000/yr$72,000/yr)

About the role

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
M-F 8am-5pm
Posted Date
07/22/2026
Salary Range: $30.12 - 35.92 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
31702

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant to join the Wilson Motor Lab. The lab conducts innovative research focused on developing quantitative methods to better understand motor development in individuals with neurodevelopment disorders.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in clinical research, psychology, neuroscience, child development, and mental health research. Key responsibilities:
  • Recruit, screen, and consent research participants
  • Conduct study visits, including questionnaires and structures diagnostic interviews
  • Coordinate research appointments and participant communications, both in person and remotely
  • Enter, clean, manage, and analyze research data
  • Maintain research databases and study records
  • Assist with IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and research compliance activities
  • Support manuscript preparation, literature reviews, and other research-related projects
  • Work closely with investigators, research staff, participants, and families to support ongoing studies
Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr

Job Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field (preferred)
Experience coordinating research activities, data collection, and data entry
Experience with statistical software such as SPSS (preferred)
Familiarity with clinical or behavioral research methodologies (preferred)
Ability to work with children, adolescents, and families
Knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatric or neurodevelopment disorders (preferred)
Experience assisting with IRB submissions, regulatory processes, or research publications (preferred)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

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