Job Title Research Assistant Agency Texas A&M University Department Psychology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Glimpse of the Job We are looking for a detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our psychological research laboratory, where you will oversee daily activities, ensure precise data organization and entry using SPSS, screen and recruit participants, and maintain clear and consistent communication throughout the entire research process, from initial recruitment to follow-up sessions. Our research focuses on the innovative use of virtual reality walking therapy for neuropathic pain in individuals with spinal cord injuries. If you're ready to contribute to research and work in a lab environment, we want to hear from you! Opportunities to Contribute + Participates in recruitment by scheduling, calling, and contacting both past and potential participants + Performs behavioral and neuroimaging data collection with hands-on work to collect project data + Organizing collected data into spreadsheets and databases, completing initial preprocessing and data analysis. + Responsible for training and managing undergraduates working in the lab for course credit on this project. Qualifications + B.A./B.S in Psychology or related field Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Special Note: All or a portion of the salary for this position may be funded from grants and/or contracts. The continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future. What You Need to Do: Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization: + Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience + Clinical Psychology + Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology + Industrial/Organizational Psychology + Social & Personality Psychology In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. 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