September 17, 2024

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services

Fullerton

PART TIME

Psychology Research Assistant

This research assistant position provides project coordination assistance to the Psychology Pathways Project, a National Science Foundation supported research project focused on understanding and supporting STEM persistence among Psychology students at CSUF.

Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.

Essential Duties

Assist in the day-to-day coordination and administration of this research study, e.g.:
- Coordinate lab and project schedules
- Keep track of ongoing research activities and track progress towards project milestones
- Provide administrative support (e.g., scheduling meetings, contacting different internal and external parties involved in the project such as collaborators, volunteer mentors, and research participants)
- Help file reports, draft documents, and institutional review board (IRB) applications
- Promote project activities on social media, lab website, and other public-facing communication channels
Provide direct assistance with ongoing research activities as needed (e.g., participant recruitment, data collection, data cleaning/management, platform testing/evaluation/improvement)
Help coordinate and supervise research assistants
Attend regular meetings with the principal investigator (PI: Dr. Okado), lab, etc.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year of prior professional experience in an advanced administrative role (e.g., in project management, project administration, management, or similar types of leadership positions).
Minimum one (1) year of prior experience working on grant-funded research projects, lab research, and/or human subjects research
Proficient with Google/Microsoft suites (e.g., Docs/Word, Sheets/Excel) and Dropbox

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent communication skills, initiative, organization, and attention to detail
Comfort in learning to use new online/digital platforms
Strong grasp of psychology literature and research methods
Good judgment, insight, and meta-cognition (e.g., knowing when to ask for help or clarification, catching deviations from instructions)
Proficient with Qualtrics, SPSS, and Canvas
Passion for psychological research and student outreach

EDUCATION:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Talking, hearing, being able to work with visual files or materials on a computer.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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