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University of Rhode Island · 2 days ago

Research Assistant I (Psychology) (ReNew) - 2 Positions

positionKingston, RI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$32K/yr - $47K/yr
date1+ years exp

The University of Rhode Island is the State’s flagship public research university, and they are seeking Research Assistants to work on an NIH-funded project focusing on substance use treatment. The role involves participant recruitment, data management, and adherence to research protocols, with opportunities for manuscript development and conference presentations.

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Responsibilities

Conduct recruitment of research participants
Screen potential participants for study eligibility
Conduct structured diagnostic interviews
Administer computerized self-report questionnaires
Train participants to complete mobile app surveys
Monitor compliance of mobile app surveys
Utilize tactics to enhance compliance and retention
Administer qualitative interviews to research participants
Enter data and maintain databases
Support day-to-day clerical operations in support of research
Support manuscript preparation
Perform additional duties as required

Qualification

PsychologyPsychological researchData entryStatistical analysesQualitative methodsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field
Minimum one years' experience working in psychological research
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Willingness to commute to and from research sites in the state of Rhode Island
Willingness to occasionally conduct interviews early or late in the day as well as on weekends
Must have own transportation

Preferred

Experience working with people who use substances
Experience with human subjects research with populations who use substances
Familiarity with diagnostic assessments for trauma and substance use
Experience with ecological momentary assessment
Experience with qualitative methods
Experience performing statistical analyses

Company

University of Rhode Island

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University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
dateFounded in 1892
location
Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.uri.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$71.27M
Key Investors
Rhode Island Department of HealthThe Champlin FoundationNational Science Foundation
2026-01-08Grant· $0.2M
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M

Leadership Team

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David M. Dooley
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