Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I Job at UT Medicine, Austin, TX

  • UT Medicine
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I

The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I will work closely with the PI and lab group to coordinate day-to-day lab operations. The position provides a unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences on using cutting-edge technology to study human cognition and learning. There are also opportunities to co-author research publications and presentations. This position is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are interested in preparing for a graduate career.

This is a one-year fixed term position.

The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I will work closely with the PI and lab group to coordinate day-to-day lab operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Collecting data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures.
  • Managing, coding, and analyzing video and time series 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
  • Highly motivated to learn new technology, including computer programming and sensing device setup
  • 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:

  • Experience using Head-Mounted Eye tracking system
  • Experience with MATLAB
  • Experience with eye-tracking data annotation
  • Experience with experimental studies with young children.

Salary Range: $36,000

Required Materials:

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

Job Tags

Fixed term contract

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