Research Associate, Scullin lab - Psychology & Neuroscience

What we are looking for
The Research Associate position will assist with research on smartphone technology usage, prospective memory functioning, and Alzheimer’s disease in Michael Scullin's laboratory at Baylor University.  The RA will be involved in data collection in patient populations, community outreach, data analysis, and data presentation, and will collaborate with clinical scientists at UT Austin Dell Medical School and Baylor Scott & White Healthcare. 

A bachelor’s degree, less than one year of relevant work experience are required. 
A bachelor’s degree, and one year of relevant work experience, fluency in Spanish, and experience working in human-subjects research are preferred. 

Travel between study sites (40 min drive) is required as is a valid Texas Driver's License. 

Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Requirements

• Interpersonal skills
• Dependability

What you will do

• Study preparation
• Data collection
• Data entry and organization
• Data analysis and dissemination
• Manage the lab environment
• Community based recruitment 
• Driving to various study collection and recruitment sites in central Texas
• Coordinate other laboratory personnel
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
• Ability to comply with university policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

What you can expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds.  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally.  If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco! 

About us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.  Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled