Graduate Research Assistant (Psych&Comm)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks a Graduate Research Assistant (Psych&Comm) to support the BLEND Lab in studying neurodevelopmental trajectories for math learning in bilingual children. The role involves hands-on EEG data collection, data handling, and assisting with analyses.

The candidate must be enrolled in the MS Psychology program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and meet SAPP requirements. On-campus, face-to-face work with flexible hours around class schedules is expected.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in the Master’s of Science in Psychology program at TAMIU.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 3.0 for graduate students.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s SAPP.

Responsibilities

• Collect high-quality EEG data from child participants.
• Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.
• Administer standardized assessment and evaluation instruments.
• Participate in recruitment activities with the goal of involving children and their families in research.

Skills

EEG data collection

Data management

Statistical analysis

Recruitment support

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology or related discipline

Enrolled in Master’s of Science in Psychology program

Tools

PsychoPy

Job description

Job Title

Graduate Research Assistant (Psych&Comm)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.50 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

The Graduate Research Assistant will work under supervision in the Bilingual Learning, Education, and Neural Development (BLEND) Lab and will be responsible for assisting in leading and managing the assigned research project focused on understanding the neurodevelopmental trajectory for multiplication fact learning in bilingual children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect high-quality Electroencephalography (EEG) data from child participants.
• Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.
• Administer standardized assessment and evaluation instruments.
• Participate in recruitment activities with the goal of involving children and their families in research.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled full-time in the Master’s of Science in Psychology program at TAMIU.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 3.0 for graduate students.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Experience and Education

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology or related discipline
• Some experience with EEG data collection
• Some experience administering standardized assessments measuring cognitive skills
• Some experience using PsychoPy or related stimulus presentation tool

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions, reporting to the Bilingual Learning, Education, and Neural Development Lab (PLG 208).
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Work schedules are based on research needs but will ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.
• Promptly complete all required training.
• Submit time sheet biweekly.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rat

e: $18.50/hour for up to 10 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.