Research Associate (SRA 1)

This position in the Clinical Health, Emotion, and Neuroscience (CHEN) Lab will provide opportunities to be involved in all aspects of the research project(s) to examine dyadic social and emotional processes between clinical populations and their family members (e.g., spousal caregivers) with an emphasis in in-home wearable/mountable technology while also using psychophysiology, behavioral coding, and participant recruitment, research visit facilitation, data collection and analysis, undergraduate research assistant management, maintaining inventory of lab supplies and equipment, manuscript preparation, documentation creation and maintenance, coordinating lab meetings, tracking lab expenses, other day-to-day administrative tasks of running a lab, and, if applicable, preparing for graduate training in either basic science, clinical/health science, or both.

Apply By Date

10/28/2026 by 11:59 pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• No minimum education required
• There is no minimum of years of experience related to healthcare, laboratory, and/or clinical research required for this position.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers is required.
• Professionalism and courtesy are required in all interactions with lab members, department staff, and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent: Social Sciences, Scientific, Computational Science, or Related Field
• 1-3 years of experience in (1) an experimental lab environment, clinical research, and/or conducting research in health science, (2) emotion, social behaviors, health, psychophysiology, neuroscience, and clinical aging, (3) in-home wearable/mountable technology research, and (4) computer programming and/or data management.
• Familiarity with the laboratory's computer programs (e.g., SPSS, REDCap, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office) for data entry, data sharing, questionnaire creation, and study packet design and familiarity with writing computer codes for designing tasks, data management, and/or data analyses.
• Ability to install, operate, and troubleshoot lab equipment. Organize training and inter-departmental meetings to facilitate approval and installation of equipment/devices for data collection.
• Familiarity preparing and submitting documents, such as Institutional Review Board protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• 10% - Administrative
• 80% - Research
• 10% - Miscellaneous Tasks

Department Overview

The CHEN Lab in the Department of Human Ecology performs research on emotional health, dyadic interactions, and psychophysiology.

Department Specific Job Scope

This position is located within the CHEN Lab in the Department of Human Ecology. This position is important for facilitating and conducting the government-funded research (e.g., recruiting participants, conducting study visits with participants, documenting visits/paying participants, etc.), which is also important for the advancement of the scientific field and the department/university.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $30.12 - $ 35.93
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 107
• UC Job Title: SRA 1
• UC Job Code: 009613
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Variable
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8:00-5:00 PM
• Location: Davis, Ca
• Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting or or .

• High quality and low-cost to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• The duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents)
• This position is designa