Research Coordinator in Psychology

The Brains, Emotions, and Adolescent Relationships (BEAR) Lab at the University of Virginia, under the direction of Stefanie Sequeira, Ph.D., in collaboration with the Program for Anxiety, Cognition and Treatment (PACT) Lab, under the direction of Bethany Teachman, Ph.D, seeks applicants for a full-time Research Coordinator.

The team investigates social and cognitive processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety and related disorders, and we use mobile assessment methods and digital interventions to reduce anxious thinking and increase access to mental health services. The position will involve coordination of lab- and mobile-based data collections with youth, with a focus on using mixed methods and youth co-design processes to develop and test a new digital intervention to help anxious and depressed youth engage on social media in healthier ways.

The Research Coordinator will also have opportunities to co-author scientific papers and conduct independent research. This is an excellent position for a college graduate who is interested in gaining additional research experience before going on to graduate study in psychology or a related field.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Helping to manage data collections and cleaning
• Database management
• Coordinating IRB applications
• Assisting with participant recruitment and study protocol implementation
• Preparation of study materials
• Working with teen and emerging adult participants (e.g., conducting interviews, monitoring ecological momentary assessment protocols)
• Training research assistants
• General administrative and lab project support

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in related field
• Experience: Equivalent experience/course work will be considered in lieu of degree
• Licensure/Certifications: None

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in the Behavioral Sciences (e.g., psychology), Computer Science, Engineering or related field prior to starting the position
• Strong background in research, ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, excellent communication skills, and a conscientious work style
• Experience with data management, clinical research with youth (e.g., tied to anxiety and/or digital mental health), and/or computer programming

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

• The anticipated hiring range is $18.00 - $21.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

• This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application review will begin after October 7, 2025.

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0076906. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

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Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

• For questions about the position, please contact Stefanie Sequeira, Assistant Professor, at zbp2sm@virginia.edu

• For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter at rkh6j@virginia.edu

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