CareerPlan

Research Associate I

AUSTIN, TX, USFull-time$44k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conduct experiments, collect and analyze psychological and neuroimaging data, and maintain laboratory equipment for a bipolar disorder research study.

Role type

Research Associate I (clinical research)

Builds

Research publications and data for the BD² Integrated Network study

Domain

Psychiatry / Neuroscience / Mental Health

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Laboratory experiment execution, data collection and analysis, statistical software proficiency, biospecimen handling, neurocognitive assessment administration, protocol development, literature review, participant recruitment and consent, equipment maintenance, record keeping

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Psychology/Psychiatry/Neuroscience, REDCap database experience, phlebotomy skills, MRI certification, clinical research certification

Technologies

Statistical software, REDCap, electronic research databases

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory experiments including neuroimaging data acquisition and biospecimen processing; collect and analyze data using statistical tools; maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; assist in recruitment and informed consent of participants; prepare research publications and reports; conduct literature reviews; train new research staff

Seniority

Entry-level (Bachelor's required, Master's preferred)