Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II
About The Position
The University of Texas at Austin Mechanisms Underlying Neurocognitive Aging (MUBA) Lab is seeking a highly motivated post-baccalaureate research assistant interested in aging, neuropsychology, dementia prevention, and health disparities research. The lab conducts community-engaged research focused on understanding how biological, psychological, and neighborhood-level factors influence cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease risk across the lifespan. This position provides hands-on experience in clinical research coordination, participant interaction, cognitive assessment, MRI research procedures, geospatial methods, and longitudinal data management within an active research environment. This is a fixed 1-year position. This position is ideal for students interested in pursuing graduate training in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, public health, medicine, or related fields.
Requirements
- Prior experience using ArcGIS for geocoding and spatial data management.
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience.
- Prior experience working in R for data management, cleaning, or statistical coding.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Comfortable interacting with older adult participants.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in psychology, neuroscience, aging, public health, medicine, geography/GIS, or related fields.
- Prior research experience preferred.
- Experience with REDCap, longitudinal datasets, or neuropsychological research is helpful.
- Interest in neuropsychology, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive aging, neighborhood health disparities, or dementia prevention research strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Assist with general research administration and day-to-day lab operations.
- Support IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and protocol amendments.
- Maintain participant tracking systems and research databases.
- Pull variables and assist with dataset preparation, data cleaning, and coding tasks in R.
- Conduct geocoding and spatial data management procedures using ArcGIS.
- Manage residential history and questionnaire tracking procedures.
- Assist with development and coordination of participant newsletters and study communications.
- Conduct participant screening and eligibility procedures.
- Schedule research visits and communicate with participants via phone and email.
- Assist with cognitive assessment visits and scoring procedures.
- Support MRI research visits and related workflows.
- Prepare and manage incidental findings reports and related documentation.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential study records.
- Assist with training and onboarding new research staff.
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
