Research Assistant

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
Overview:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit .

The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative community focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The School's programs, research, and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing current needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars, and leaders. As a highly ranked institution, the School is home to approximately 1,000 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, and has a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. The School of Education has been a part of UC Irvine since 1967, when it was established as an Office of Teacher Education; in 1991, it grew into the Department of Education and; in 2012, became the School of Education. For more information, visit education.uci.edu.

Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Project Coordinators on various research projects performing standard and complex laboratory procedures. Specifically, the Research Assistant will be responsible for data collection, data entry, data analysis, and qualitative coding, applying standard quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of results. The Research Assistant will also attend weekly meetings with the Project Coordinator to ensure tasks are being completed on time.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Experience working with people and research
  • Exhibits individual initiative; self-sufficient
  • Initiates and ensures compliance with applicable data collection procedures
  • Responsible, reliable, and punctual
  • Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
  • Possesses attention to accuracy and detail
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience


Preferred:

  • Reliable Transportation
  • Bilingual: Spanish
  • Experience in statistics and/or programming


Special Conditions:

  • Hours can potentially include after-hours or weekends - dependent on participants’ schedules and project needs

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .


Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Employment Misconduct*
  • Legal Right to work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

  • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • E-Verify
  • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -


Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].

Posted 2026-01-27

Recommended Jobs

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Staffing Gurus
Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS Profession - Clinical Supervisor Facility Type-Specialty Hospital Contract type - Full-Time Location - Modesto,CA Shifts-Days proposed start date - ASAP Pay-$55.…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-18

#Senior Software Engineer

Qualcomm
San Diego, CA

Design, and Develop Multimedia and AI frameworks/SDK components to facilitate end application development across the various categories of IOT products such as - Drones, IP/Security Cameras, AI box, M…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-16

TikTok Shop & Creator Partnerships Coordinator, Strategy & Design

Front Row
San Diego, CA

About FRONT ROW Group: At Front Row, we partner with leading brands to accelerate their ecommerce growth. We leverage our capabilities and proprietary technology to design, market, distribute and …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-03

Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor (USD200K)

Mind Friend PRO
San Diego, CA

Location: Hybrid (International) Travel: Frequent – Must be able to travel with 24 hours’ notice Compensation: USD $200K + Bonus + Commission Top-tier salary + all travel expenses co…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-21

Lead Engineer (Fullerton)

Jobot
Fullerton, CA

Supporting accountability for sobriety in Addiction Recovery & Family Law with a comprehensive alcohol monitoring system This Jobot Job is hosted by: Gene Choi Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-06

Primary Care Physician

Palm Careers
Palm Springs, CA

We have three levels of primary care traditional primary care, E365 primary care, and concierge primary care.  We dont have any openings in concierge primary care at this time.  We do have E365 o…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-24

Business Systems Analyst 3

Anshul Shukla
California

Job Posting Title: Business Systems Analyst 3 Description: Business Systems Analyst: SAP CRM Client: Intuitive surgical, Sunnyvale, CA   Description: · Implement new and enhance existing func…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-18

Coordinator, Operations - Santa Monica, 90404

Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, CA

Coordinator, Operations - Santa Monica, 90404, United States of America How We LEAD: We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Operations Coordinator to provide support to two leaders within…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-19

Registered Nurse - Utilization Management (RN-UM)

Le CYR Consulting
Carson, CA

Job Title:Registered Nurse - Utilization Management (RN-UM) Location: Colorado Military Health System (CMHS), Fort Carson, CO, 80913 Tentative Start Date: December 1, 2025 Work Schedule: Monday…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-21