Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

107d • $32,500

About The Position

The Dunsmoor lab for Learning, Memory, and Emotion at the University of Texas at Austin is recruiting a candidate to assist with human neuroimaging research investigating how emotion shapes learning and memory. The candidate will primarily be involved in day-to-day management tasks of lab activities including scheduling and recruiting participants and assisting with data collection on the lab’s grant funded projects. This position is ideal for postgraduates who are seeking research experience before applying to graduate programs. Research topics relate to cognitive neuroscience of emotion and memory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Some background in basic programming preferred.
• Professional demeanor with tact and respect at all times.
• Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal or urgent situations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to train and oversee undergraduate graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide research assistance/support for research projects and be responsible for day-to-day operations of research activities as part of a team of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants.
• Help with recruitment, participant phone screens, consenting research subjects, and data (MRI and behavioral) collection, entry, and analysis.
• Oversee implementation of new functional neuroimaging protocols, including technical aspects of using 3D visual display and precise collection of psychophysiological measures during MRI scanning.
• Conduct diagnostic interviews and clinical assessments of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, and normative control participants.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits
• Extensive support network
• Collaborative working community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees