Undergraduate Research Assistant, Programmer (open to work-study and non-work study)

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 467,000 - 632,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant who will also serve as a programmer. You will help develop cognitive games for research studies, build data-analysis tools, and maintain a website hub that schedules training for research assistants.

Applicants should be CS majors with OS coursework, access to a Mac or Windows laptop, and experience with Git, Python, JavaScript, and React. This is a 19-hour weekly role on a UT Austin research project.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate Computer Science major.
• Must have completed Operating Systems.
• Have access to a Mac and/or Windows laptop.
• Familiarity with Git and source control management.
• Have experience with Python, JavaScript, and React.
• Have familiarity with web applications.
• Familiarity with creating Python environments (conda).
• Familiarity with sprints.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the cognitive games that are used within the research studies.
• Developing and maintaining a website that contains data analysis tools for researchers.
• Develop any necessary tools that the professor and research assistants need for the research studies.
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss the development process.
• Bi-weekly meetings after each cohort for debriefing meetings to receive feedback from participants.

Skills

Programming

Python

JavaScript

React

Git

Web applications

Conda

Operating Systems

Undergraduate Computer Science

Sprints

Education

Undergraduate Computer Science major

Tools

Git

Conda

React

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Job Posting Title

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Programmer (open to work-study and non-work study)

Hiring Department

Department of Human Development and Family Sciences

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

19

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose: We are seeking a dedicated and reliable undergraduate student to join our team as an Undergraduate Research Assistant who will also be a programmer. The role involves assisting with programming data analysis tools and developing cognitive games for use in research studies. Additionally, the individual will play a role in maintaining a website hub that facilitates the scheduling of training for research assistants involved in the project.

What You’ll Gain

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand
• Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment
• Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization
• Manipulate information, construct ideas, and use technology to achieve strategic goals

Working Conditions

Weekly meetings with Dr.Kim, other programmers, and research assistants on Zoom. Repetitive use of your laptop during the week for programming. Receiving and responding to emails from Dr.Kim and research assistants. Assign a weekly issue to work on for the week, or hot fixes for any issue that occurs in the programs.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the cognitive games that are used within the research studies
• Developing and maintaining a website that contains data analysis tools for researchers
• Develop any necessary tools that the professor and research assistants need for the research studies
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss the development process
• Bi-weekly meetings after each cohort for debriefing meetings to receive feedback from participants

Required Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate Computer Science major
• Must have completed Operating Systems
• Have access to a Mac and/or Windows laptop
• Familiarity with Git and source control management
• Have experience with Python, JavaScript, and React
• Have familiarity with web applications
• Familiarity with creating Python environments (conda)
• Familiarity with sprints

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with web development
• Familiarity with TypeScript is a plus
• Familiarity with Firebase
• Familiarity with Tabby

Salary Range

$21.00 hourly

Required Materials

Resume/CV Transcript

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Employment Eligibility

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