Research Assistant - Temporary Part-Time (No Benefits)

Pay Grade/Pay Range: 55 Hourly (non-exempt) - Minimum - $ 15.00 Midpoint - $ 18.81

Department/Organization: 204711 - Psychology

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm

Job Summary: The Research Assistant performs research work in support of a major research project. May order equipment and supplies, set up equipment, perform experiments, monitor results, collect data and/or prepare support material. May supervise students or other support workers assigned to the research project.

Additional Department Summary: The Research Assistant will be part of the Cognition Emotion and Self-Regulation lab in the Center for Youth Development and Intervention and the Psychology Department at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. This position will assist with a 5-year NIMH-funded study investigating a novel computerized intervention for children with callous-unemotional traits. The lab and study are directed by Dr. Bradley White. Responsibilities of the position include participant recruitment, participant testing, data management, and training/supervision of undergraduate researchers. This position is ideal for a candidate who has afternoon/evening and weekend availability to work in a clinical research setting and is looking for significant in-person hands-on research experience with children and families before applying to graduate school and/or for a candidate who is looking for a multi-year research position.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field based on the area of research and some experience. Graduate Assistant, Intern, or student oriented research experience will be considered. To be considered student experience, it must be detailed in the employment section on the application.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Experience administering standardized clinical assessments for research. Experience working with children at risk for disruptive behavior problems.

Skills and Knowledge: Interest in research on callous-unemotional traits in children. Experience with people with disabilities. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel. Ability to work at least 10 hours/week with flexible schedule for participant assessments, including weekday afternoons and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field (e.g., Human Development).

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.