Research Assistant

The Research Assistant will lead outreach, coordination, training, and data collection efforts for an NIH-funded, multi-site clinical trial evaluating a resilience training program for first responders.

Requirements

• B.S. in Psychology or closely related field
• Experience as a volunteer or career first responder of military service member
• Experience working with first responders or in community-based settings
• Experience with trauma-informed research, practice, and/or behavioral health assessments
• Available for frequent in-state travel and flexible work hours
• Experience using REDCap (or related software) for data entry, management, and reporting
• Experience preparing, submitting, and maintaining IRB applications and regulatory documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project needs
• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team
• Proficiency with data management and reporting platforms
• Management of data and communications with attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability insurance
• 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