Social Science/Humanities Research Associate IV, NeuroListening Lab, Moody College of Communication

University of Texas at Austin

10d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The NeuroListening Lab in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin integrates neurophysiological, computational, and translational approaches to understand and remediate speech-processing challenges across the adult lifespan. Its research examines how aging, hearing loss, and cognition affect the neural mechanisms underlying speech perception, with the goal of supporting scalable diagnostics and interventions. This grant-funded, in-person position supports studies focused on the neural encoding of speech and listening effort and serves as project coordinator for two funded projects examining speech encoding in adults with and without hearing loss. The coordinator manages participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection; supports daily laboratory operations and study progress; and works with the Principal Investigator, research team, and participants to maintain organized study operations, high-quality data collection, and a welcoming research experience. Funding is currently expected through December 31, 2028, and may be renewed depending on performance, progress toward research goals, and continued funding.

Requirements

Six years of experience with a bachelor's degree; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Experience with participant recruitment, scheduling, human-subjects research, or project coordination.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with adult research participants from varied backgrounds, including people with hearing loss.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, schedules, and competing priorities across two research projects.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and student researchers.
Ability and willingness to learn research methods, equipment, and software and to follow study protocols accurately.
Availability to work in person on the UT Austin campus.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in communication sciences and disorders, speech and hearing sciences, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
Experience with neuroscience data collection methods, particularly EEG and pupillometry/eye tracking.
Programming or coding experience in Python, MATLAB, or R.
Experience with audiology, hearing assessment, or research involving adults with hearing loss.
Experience organizing, processing, or analyzing behavioral or neuroscience research data.

Responsibilities

Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling across funded research projects.
Serve as a primary contact for participants, communicate study information clearly, and maintain positive, professional relationships.
Collect research data according to approved protocols, including EEG and pupillometry/eye tracking.
Support hearing-related assessments and study procedures as appropriate to training and project needs.
Maintain accurate participant records, study documentation, and organized research data in accordance with confidentiality requirements and approved protocols.
Coordinate daily laboratory activities, including preparing equipment and materials and maintaining study schedules.
Assist with data quality checks, processing, and analysis as appropriate to training and experience.
Work with the Principal Investigator and research team to monitor study milestones, recruitment goals, and project progress.
Learn and apply new research methods, equipment, software, and data collection procedures.
Attend and participate in regular laboratory and project meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.