Psychology Research Associate 1

Job Posting Title:

Part-Time Psychology Research Associate I

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Hiring Department:

Department of Psychology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

19

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 29, 2024

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The developmental intelligence labhttps://www.la.utexas.edu/users/dil/, directed by Prof. Chen Yu, is seeking a Research Associate to help coordinate studies within the lab. The primary research of the lab focuses on using state-of-the-art sensing and computing techniques to understand the sensorimotor and cognitive processes that support early learning and development. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, this person will work on federally funded research. Lab studies include collecting multimodal behavioral data (e.g., eye tracking, motion tracking, video, and audio data) from naturalistic environments and conducting well-controlled experimental studies in the lab. The Research Associate will act as lab coordinator will work closely with the PI and lab group to coordinate day-to-day lab operations.

This is a fixed-term, hourly position for up to 19 hours/week. The ideal candidate would be able to make a two-year commitment.

Purpose

The developmental intelligence lab is hiring a part-time Research Associate will coordinate studies within the lab. This person will coordinate day-to-day lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Collecting data through behavioral experiments
• Managing, coding, and analyzing video data
• Coordinating, training, and working with undergraduate research assistants 
• Recruiting and scheduling infants and young children
• Assisting with new experimental setups

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in psychology, cognitive science, or related field
• Experience working with infants and young children
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills in a collaborative research environment
• Interest in development and learning

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

A two-year commitment is preferred.

Salary Range

$20/hr

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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