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Research Aide and Interviewer
Arts and Sciences | Psychology
The Research Aide and Interviewer provides entry-level support for laboratory and research activities by assisting with routine tasks, maintaining lab safety and equipment, and supporting experiments as directed. This role performs structured and well-defined assignments under close supervision and relies on established procedures and guidance. This role is primary concerned with task creation, data collection, and basic data curation and analysis. The Research Aide and Interviewer supports day-to-day research operations while gaining foundational research experience and skills.
Minimum Education Required
High School diploma
Required Qualifications
No prior research experience required.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures.
Willingness to learn standard research processes, tools, and safety practices through training and supervision.
Basic organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to perform routine data entry and basic data tasks as assigned.
Additional Job Description
The pay range for this job profile is $15.15 - $19.79. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provide extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
The Department of Psychology is a central department on campus, with the third largest undergraduate major at OSU, almost 140 graduate students, and approximately 50 tenure-stream faculty. Our department aims to produce exceptional, innovative research to advance knowledge about mind, brain, and behavior, with the goal of understanding and improving the human condition.
Psychology Building (0144)
Term (Fixed Term)
20
First Shift
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