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Research Assistant-Psychology

Temple University's College of Liberal Arts: Psychology is searching for a Research Coordinator!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $32,000 - $41,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
The Social Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory (PI Dr. Johanna Jarcho) is seeking a Research Assistant to begin in May 2026. Research in the Social Developmental Neuroscience Lab focuses on the neural mechanisms that shape social cognition, or increase risk for and expression of deficits in social competence linked to psychopathology (http://www.sdnlaboratory.com/).

This paid, full-time Research Assistant will be expected to lead participant outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts for an NIH-funded R01 study on how brain-based mechanisms of memory bias may contribute to the persistence and remittance of social anxiety in adolescents. This critical role will include developing and implementing recruitment strategies, communicating with and screening potential participants, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining accurate records of recruitment activities and participant data. The research assistant will manage day-to-day communication with participants, track enrollment progress, and ensure recruitment goals are met in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines. Additional responsibilities include supporting regulatory compliance (e.g., IRB documentation related to recruitment), assisting with study operations, coordinating with research staff and volunteer research assistants involved in recruitment activities, and performing other duties as assigned. Opportunities for independent research may also be available.

Job Details

This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting. Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background Check.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
This position is 100% On-Site.

Required Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree obtained by the start date and at least six (6) months of research experience directly related to this position.
Experience in a lab within a psychiatry, psychology, or human development department is required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience using REDCap.
Experience interfacing with families and children.
Experience interfacing with clinical populations.

Required Skills and Abilities

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, sponsors, and research participants.
Ability to operate all standard office equipment/software including MS office.
Ability to work independently or as a team with excellent attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines.
Knowledge of IRB and Pennsylvania and related regulations.
Some prior experience working with experimental research studies.
Experience with participant recruitment and retention.
Experience with overseeing others and management.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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