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University of Colorado Boulder · 1 week ago

Professional Research Assistant

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Project Leader (Professional Research Assistant) for the RADD Laboratory in the Department of Psychology. The role focuses on supporting studies that investigate neurocognitive markers predicting resilience and mood problems in adolescents and young adults, emphasizing research recruitment and database management.

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Responsibilities

Recruiting and scheduling participants for clinical and neuroimaging research sessions (e.g., healthy individuals, individuals with depression or other mood disorders)
Data collection (computer-based, mobile app, MRI)
Database management (using web applications such as RedCap; or statistical programs such as R)
Support for general management of lab operations

Qualification

Clinical researchNeuroscience researchDatabase managementResearch experienceR programmingPython programmingOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Research experience in the mental health space
Demonstrated ability to perform as an independent researcher (e.g., undergraduate thesis)
Some experience with R, unix, python, matlab or another programming language

Preferred

strong oral and written communication skills
excellent organizational skills
highly reliable
enjoy working in a collaborative team atmosphere
demonstrated ability to multi-task efficiently
coordinate activities across different research labs and investigators

Benefits

Medical, dental, and retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program

Company

University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential

H1B Sponsorship

University of Colorado Boulder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$29.19M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M

Leadership Team

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Kristin Masker
Associate AD Budget & Finance
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