Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I
University of Texas at Austin
•Onsite
About The Position
The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I will work closely with the PI and lab group to coordinate day-to-day lab operations. The position provides a unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences on using cutting-edge technology to study human cognition and learning. There are also opportunities to co-author research publications and presentations. This position is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are interested in preparing for a graduate career. This is a one-year fixed term position.
Requirements
- BA or BS in psychology, cognitive science, or related field
- Experience working with infants and young children
- Highly motivated to learn new technology, including computer programming and sensing device setup
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong communication, organization and multitasking skills in a collaborative research environment
- Interest in development and learning
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Head-Mounted Eye tracking system
- Experience with MATLAB
- Experience with eye-tracking data annotation
- Experience with experimental studies with young children.
Responsibilities
- Collecting data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures.
- Managing, coding, and analyzing video and time series data; Coordinating, training, and working with undergraduate research assistants.
- Recruiting and scheduling infants and young children.
- Assisting with new experimental setups.
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
