ResearchAssociate

**Job Posting Title:** Research Associate I **\----** **Hiring Department:** Department of Psychiatry **\----** **Position Open To:** All Applicants **\----** **Weekly Scheduled Hours:** 40 **\----** **FLSA Status:** Exempt from FLSA **\----** **Earliest Start Date:** Jun 01, 2026 **\----** **Position Duration:** Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 **\----** **Location:** AUSTIN, TX **\----** **Job Details:** **General Notes** The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Research Associate I. This is a grant funded position with an end date of 8/31/2027, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals. This position will provide research assistance/support for research projects in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Austin working as part of a team of faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants. **Purpose** The Research Associate I supports scientific research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This role typically reports to a Principal Investigator or Senior Research Scientist and works closely with other research staff, including Research Technicians and Laboratory Assistants. The Research Associate I is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of experimental results, contributing to research publications, and assisting in the development of new research protocols. **Responsibilities** **Participant Assessments** * Reviews medical records. * Conducts screenings for study recruitment. * Executes data collection procedure and assessment. * Assists with subject recruitment. **Data Analysis** * Analyze research data using statistical software and tools. * Interpret results and prepare reports for review by senior researchers. * Assist in the preparation of research publications and presentations. * Assist with manuscripts and publications by drafting sections, reviewing cont