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Professional Research Assistant

Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO

$40K - $42K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

University Of Colorado Boulder rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

156th of 541 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Requisition Number:

72327

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

30-Jun-2026

Date Posted:

17-Jun-2026
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Job Summary
The position involves joint responsibility for the daily coordination of a randomized trial of a peer-adapted, self-compassion and exposure-based intervention for college-aged students experiencing SAD and social isolation, and additional studies in the lab. The primary project is conducted in collaboration with the Renee Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed research assistant with outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong writing and basic statistical analytic or basic computer programming skills are preferred (REDCap, SPSS, and/or Qualtrics), as is experience working with college populations and/or medical populations.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Arch lab's research focuses on anxiety disorders and exposure-based behavioral interventions, with an emphasis on supporting college students with social anxiety disorder (SAD) and related symptoms.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Work will include, but not be limited to: 
  • Recruit, screen, consent/enroll and complete participant activities for one or more studies.
  • Support in recruitment efforts, including flyer distribution, classroom announcements, and campus outreach and online listserve and recruitment platforms, as needed
  • Oversee student/volunteer research assistants and work closely with other professional and graduate student research assistants and researchers, maintaining a cohesive team and positive atmosphere
  • Use REDCap electronic database to prescreen participants via telephone.
  • Communicate study information to research team, which includes study PI (Dr. Arch) and graduate student researchers.
  • Assist in the preparation of research workshops (which take place in the evenings on weekdays), including reserving rooms, ordering food, and compiling study materials.
  • Support graduate student researchers in supporting participants across the study timeline (e.g., reaching out to participants who do not attend workshop or complete surveys).
  • Collaborate in developing, modifying as needed, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research protocols. Work closely with other team members to ensure consistent compliance.
  • Attend all necessary research and supervisory meetings; report updates on recruitment status, enrollment numbers and completion statistics. 
  • Assist in overseeing and maintaining compensation for study participants, including ensuring timely payment for participants and tracking compensation systematically.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining project collection databases as well as enter and organize all study-related data.
  • Assist in the organization of research data for presentations, papers, and grant applications including potentially assisting in manuscript preparation.
  • Submit amendments, continuing reviews and reportable events to the IRB and other oversight bodies as needed.
  • Research management duties include ordering laboratory supplies, tracking of orders and expenses, scheduling team meetings and maintenance of laboratory equipment and computers.
  • Oversee compliance with university and departmental policies regarding student engagement in research studies (e.g., mentoring frequency, appropriate roles/responsibilities, confidentiality).
  • Oversee student/volunteer research assistants, maintaining a cohesive team and positive atmosphere.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What We Can Offer
Salary range from $40,000 to $42,000 per year
Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require
  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field as well as experience working with anxiety and college research and populations.
  • Applicants should be willing to commit to a one-year appointment.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Names and contact information for three references: Please upload a document that lists the name, email, and phone number for references who will be contacted by phone.
    • Note - during the application process, you will separately be asked to provide the contact information for one reference who will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation immediately after you apply. This reference may be the same or different than those you list on your phone check document.
For consideration, please apply by June 30, 2026.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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