Research Assistant I (Psychology) (COPE)

Position InformationPosting Number SF02114 Job Title Research Assistant I (Psychology) (COPE) Position Number 107794 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 1 Pay Grade Range Hiring Salary Range: $32,261 - $46,535 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, LimitedDepartment InformationDepartment Psychology Contact(s)Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency NotesPosition is full-time calendar year, limited to 08/31/2026 with anticipated renewal.____________________________________________________________________________________Job Description SummaryThe search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 16, 2026. Applications received after February 16, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration._______________________________________________________________________________________________________About URIThe University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City._________________________________________________________________________________________________Position SummaryWork with a multidisciplinary team of psychologists on an NIH-funded project using intensive longitudinal data to examine return to substance use following residential substance use treatment. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, assist in the acquisition and management of participant information for this research project. Administer and adhere to the research protocol, including recruitment of participants from treatment setting, participant interviews, preparing and maintaining study records, and entering study data. Opportunities to participate in manuscripts development and conference presentations will be available.Duties and ResponsibilitiesKey Duties And ResponsibilitiesConduct 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.Other Duties And ResponsibilitiesPerform additional duties as required.Licenses, Tools, And EquipmentPersonal computers, printers; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher); SPSS; Endnote; social media; relevant laboratory equipment. Must have own transportation.RequiredRequired Qualifications 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.PreferredPreferred QualificationsExperience 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.___________________________________________________________________________________________________Eeo StatementURI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.Posting Date 01/16/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:(#1) Cover letter.(#2) Resume.Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16084