Research Assistant
University of North Texas

Title: Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Research Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Psychology-122500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $33k+; commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Psychology has more than 2,000 majors because the scientific study of feeling, thinking, and behavior is relevant for a very broad range of professions. Our goal is to educate undergraduates in the scientific basis of psychological knowledge and expose students to the many ways that knowledge is applied in everyday life.

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, responsible for providing routine technical support for an actively funded research laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with major course work in the field of assignment, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of scientific research techniques, methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of equipment used in related fields of research.
• Considerable knowledge of health, safety, and security precautions in keeping with type of research being done.
• Ability to set up and operate research instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to make accurate assays and to prepare reports, charts, or graphs on results.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Assist with technical and clerical duties connected with research or clinical laboratory.
• Collects and processes research data.
• Enters data from laboratory reports and data collection forms.
• Assist in conducting experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
• Maintains accurate documentation of study progress and regulatory documents.
• Assures compliance with institutional policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards of safety and ethics.

Work Schedule:

8:00am to 5:00pm; Monday - Friday; 40 hrs/wk.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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