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East Carolina University

Research Associate

Greenville, NC · On-site

$41K - $73K/yr

We practice a combination of science and social approaches to reduce disease and systematically ... The Research Associate will assist the Project Director and Project Manager in the coordination of ...

East Carolina University

Research Associate

Greenville, NC · On-site

$41K - $73K/yr

We practice a combination of science and social approaches to reduce disease and systematically ... The Research Associate will assist the Project Director and Project Manager in the coordination of ...

UNC-Chapel Hill

Research Associate

Chapel Hill, NC · Hybrid

... social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community ... The Research Associate will also work closely with and/or under the supervision of the research ...

Moffitt

Research Associate I

West Covina, CA · On-site

$19.65 - $29.94/hr

Summary The Research Associate I assumes the responsibility of performing basic, biological, behavioral, social science or public health research within the specified research program. The Research ...

Heluna Health

Research Associate

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$28.82 - $36.25/hr

... and social mixing among individuals with asymptomatic TB. The Orange County TB Control Program ... The Research Associate will join the team under the general oversight of the Orange County TB ...

Heluna Health

Research Associate

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$28.82 - $36.25/hr

... and social mixing among individuals with asymptomatic TB. The Orange County TB Control Program ... The Research Associate will join the team under the general oversight of the Orange County TB ...

Siegel Family Endowment

Research Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$88K/yr

Research Associate Location: New York City Type: Full-time About Us Siegel Family Endowment (Siegel ... social media platforms, or other digital innovations. Responsibilities Internal Team Support

Siegel Family Endowment

Research Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$88K/yr

Research Associate Location: New York City Type: Full-time About Us Siegel Family Endowment (Siegel ... social media platforms, or other digital innovations. Responsibilities Internal Team Support

Mather Headquarters

Research Associate

Evanston, IL · On-site

$68K - $74K/yr

The Research Associate position contributes to the successful execution of applied research and ... health or social science field who bring experience in survey research, data management ...

NorthEastern

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

$59K - $83K/yr

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work on projects that informs the design and evaluation of ... Candidates with interest in computational health communication, AI and health messaging, social ...

NCAT

Research Associate

Greensboro, NC · On-site +1

... of Research Associate with a track record of work in agribusiness finance, farm risk management ... or Related Social Science Curriculum vitae should reflect evidence of qualitative and/or ...

UNC-Chapel Hill

Research Associate

Chapel Hill, NC · Hybrid

... social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community ... The Research Associate provides program management, project coordination, and outcomes evaluation ...

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Research Associate - Social Sciences

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Purdue University
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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Purdue University rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Research Associate - Social Sciences
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Research Associate in the Cognition and Learning Laboratory in the Department of Psychological Sciences coordinates and implements school-based research projects on learning, memory, and language development. This position plays a central role in managing partnerships with schools, coordinating complex project logistics, and leading data collection with child participants across classroom, laboratory, and partner program settings.
The Research Associate is responsible for end-to-end project coordination across multiple ongoing studies, including scheduling, communication with school personnel, participant recruitment, and ensuring high-quality implementation of research protocols in real-world environments. The position also contributes to data management, analysis, and scholarly activities, including research reporting and dissemination. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team, you will serve as a primary liaison between the laboratory and external partners, while contributing to maintaining an organized, collaborative, and productive research environment.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or related field.
  • Experience conducting research on language and/or cognition with children.

Skills Needed:
  • Expertise in carrying out research sessions with children.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary for interacting with research participants and coordinating with teachers, school administrators, and caregivers.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail necessary for project management.
  • Ability to coordinate and manage projects and multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.
  • Demonstrated mentoring skills necessary for working with student research assistants.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Expertise in experimental design and data analysis.
  • Proficiency with research software and tools.
  • Strong written communication skills necessary for scientific writing and reporting.
  • Commitment to research rigor, open science practices, and ethical conduct of research.

What is Helpful:
  • Ph.D. in Psychology, Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences or related field.

Additional Information:
  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S120
Job Code #20003722
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