Temporary Research Coordinator

About the role

Florida International University (FIU) is seeking a full-time research assistant for the Autism Intervention Development (AID) Lab in the Department of Psychology. The position will begin in Fall 2026 and is ideal for candidates looking to gain research experience in clinical psychology before applying to graduate school.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and maintenance of protocols, forms, materials, and procedures manuals.
• Prepare the data collection materials and the REDCap database.
• Oversee and help ensure participant recruitment, scheduling, compensation, and data management.
• Participate in research study visits and data collection with children and adults.
• Create meeting agendas and presentations.
• Manage IRB protocols, timelines, and amendments.
• Help manage requirements for clinical trials oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; OR four (4) years of office or related experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of motivation, self-directed and self-sufficient qualities, and well-developed organizational abilities. Fluency in both English and Spanish is a plus, but not a requirement.