Research Assistant II - Children's Learning Institute at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Responsible for multiple projects and will be working with multiple supervisors and occasionally will assist in training others in various tasks. May be responsibility for day-to-day scheduling and coordination of various research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Certification/Skills:

Completion of the Certification for Protection of Human Research Subjects is required within 5 days of employment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred.
Reliable personal transportation as some projects may require extensive out of town travel which will vary from Houston and surrounding areas to various sites across the state of Texas.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, biology or relevant field or experience in lieu of degree; master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

One year of behavioral analysis or research experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.