Research Associate, Cognitive Neuroscience Lab

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I to assist with laboratory management and coordination of studies under Professor Lori Holt. The role includes coordinating day-to-day operations, managing data collection, and supporting research projects related to auditory processing.

This is a fixed 2-year position with a salary of $40,000 annually. The ideal candidate should have a BA or BS in a related field, fluency in English, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fluency in speaking and writing in English.
• Flexibility and an ability to learn quickly.
• Strong initiative in consistently and creatively meeting project goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PI with training laboratory members and maintaining lab documentation.
• Collect in‑person data.
• Draft and edit research reports, with supervision.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Accuracy and attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I to assist with laboratory management and coordination of studies under Professor Lori Holt. The role includes coordinating day-to-day operations, managing data collection, and supporting research projects related to auditory processing.

This is a fixed 2-year position with a salary of $40,000 annually. The ideal candidate should have a BA or BS in a related field, fluency in English, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.