Part-Time Psychology Research Associate I

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Austin is seeking a Part-Time Psychology Research Associate I. The ideal candidate will coordinate research studies, work with infants and young children, and analyze behavioral data. This fixed-term role requires a BA or BS in psychology or a related field, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to commit for two years. The position offers a salary of $20 per hour and requires a two-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants and young children.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Collect data through behavioral experiments.
• Manage, code, and analyze video data.
• Coordinate, train, and work with undergraduate research assistants.
• Recruit and schedule infants and young children.
• Assist with new experimental setups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Interest in development

Education

BA or BS in psychology, cognitive science, or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Part-Time Psychology Research Associate I

Hiring Department:

Department of Psychology

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

19

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 29, 2024

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

The developmental intelligence lab, 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 PI, this person will work on federally funded research. Lab studies include collecting multimodal behavioral data (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 and 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 to 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

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.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.