Graduate Research Assistant (Psych&Comm)

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with EEG data collection
• Some experience administering standardized assessments measuring cognitive skills
• Some experience using PsychoPy or related stimulus presentation tool

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level