Job Posting Title:

Bipolar Disorder Center Research Assistant III

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Hiring Department:

Department of Psychiatry

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jun 01, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Assistant III to join the interdisciplinary team at the Bipolar Disorder Center / Almeida Lab. This temporary, grant-funded position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research focused on individuals with bipolar and major depressive disorders. The role is expected to run through June 1, 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on funding availability, performance, and research progress.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to support the collection and analysis of psychological and neuroimaging data in collaboration with clinical and research professionals. This position plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of mood disorders and improving treatment outcomes. Due to the nature of clinical research, some evening and weekend hours will be required to accommodate study participants.

Responsibilities

Develop, collect, conduct, and analyze research projects/sponsored clinical trials including psychological measures using standard interviews (self-report and/or clinician based) and neuroimaging measures as part of a team of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants. Aid in the training and oversight of new research staff.

Assist with data entry, database management, and data analysis.

Assist with IRB submission & management, including serving as point-of-contact for central and local review boards.

Review medical records and conduct screenings for study recruitment. Execute data collection procedure and assessment and assist with subject recruitment, including obtaining consent of research subjects.

Help with subject management, scheduling and reimbursement. Provide exceptional support to research subjects via phone, email, etc.

Assist with manuscripts and publications (authorship will depend on candidate’s initiative).

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of research experience OR Master’s degree + 2 years of research experience in psychiatry, psychology, public health, social work, counseling, or related discipline. Compassionate with a professional demeanor, showing tact and respect at all times. Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal, or urgent situations.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work well with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to train and oversee undergraduate and graduate students.

Must be comfortable interacting in an interdisciplinary setting and interacting with people living with serious mental illness.

Experience with obtaining neuroimaging measures (MRI, EEG, etc) and/or administering neuromodulatory interventions (TMS, etc.).

Prior experience with peer-review manuscript preparation and/or presenting at research conferences.

Experience with data entry and/or data management, ideally in REDCap.

Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis and results reporting.

Strong computer skills with a variety of programs.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in mood disorder research and/or sponsored clinical trials.

Experience training/leading/overseeing research staff.

Experience designing and managing REDCap database..

Experience with analyzing psychological and neuroimaging measures for the bipolar and major depressive disorder population.

Experience communicating with/submitting to/preparing documents for institutional review boards (IRBs).

Phlebotomy experience & certification, biospecimen processing/shipping.

Experience collecting vitals and ECG data from humans.

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around chemical fumes

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

May work around chemicals

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs

Climbing of ladders

Lifting and moving

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.