💼 Full-Time Position

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I- NIH (Psychological Science)

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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
📍 Edinburg, TX, United States
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Location
Edinburg, United States
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Posted
June 22, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Position Information


Posting NumberSRGV8896

Working TitleRESEARCH ASSOCIATE I- NIH (Psychological Science)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts / Psychological Science

FTE1

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job
Applications are invited for a Research Associate I in the Behavioral Health Lab under the primary supervision of Laura Seligman, Ph.D., ABPP and Joseph Hovey, Ph.D. in the UTRGV Department of Psychological Science. The research associate will be responsible for assisting the principal investigators and research team with an NIH funded clinical trial.

About the Research Trial
This study will compare the efficacy of two behavioral interventions for dental phobia in children. The study treatments are OSTD (One Session Treatment for Dental Phobia in Children) vs. RELAX (Psychoeducation and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Treatment for Dental Phobia). Participan...