Minimum Requirements:Associate’s degree in a related field and one (1) or more years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)Position Description:The Eating Anxiety and Treatment laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Louisville is seeking a full-time Research Assistant I (40 hours/week). The position primarily involves assisting with clinical and non-clinical studies centered around the topic of eating disorders.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties include communicating with clinic research sites, communicating with participants over email, in person and over the phone, assisting with project design and organization, assisting with data collection in the lab, online, and in the clinic, assisting with grant applications, entering and coding data, supervising undergraduate and graduate assistants, maintaining databases, purchasing supplies, and general organizational activities.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in psychology, computer science, or engineering and at least 2 years of psychology research experience or lab management experience.Interest in psychological research, experiences working with clinical populations, strong technical and computer skills, and a commitment of at least 1 year (extendable depending on fit and availability of funding).Sociable, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.CompetenciesRequires very good competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Redcap, as well as the ability to communicate with clinical and non-clinical populations. Additionally, this position requires good competency in following detailed research protocols to collect data and supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants.Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
