Research Assistant II

University of Louisville

Last Updated: 5/11/2026 1:12:40 PM

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Current Days Open
284
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$16.51 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$16.51 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
106.7
First Seen
8/1/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$16.51 (Hourly)
5/11/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$26.03 (Hourly)
8/17/2026

Full Job Description

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R107281 Minimum Requirements: Associates degree in a related field and one (1) or more years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly) Position Description: The Eating Anxiety and Treatment laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Louisville is seeking full-time or part-time Research Assistant II ($16.51/hour). The position primarily involves assisting with clinical and non-clinical studies centered around the topic of eating disorders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include communicating with clinic research sites, communicating with participants over email, in person and over the phone, assisting with project design and organization, assisting with data collection in the lab, online, and in the clinic, assisting with grant applications, entering and coding data, supervising undergraduate and graduate assistants, maintaining databases, purchasing supplies, and general organizational activities. Preferred Qualifications Interest in psychological research, experiences working with clinical populations, strong technical and computer skills, and a commitment of at least 2 year (extendable depending on fit and availability of funding). We are especially interested in applicants who are sociable, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Competencies Requires very good competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Redcap, as well as the ability to communicate with clinical and non-clinical populations. Additionally, this position requires good competency in following detailed research protocols to collect data and supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where youll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.

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