Research Assistant, Language and Development Internship (Open to Current UT Students Only)

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant, Language and Development Internship (Open to Current UT Students Only)

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Hiring Department:

Department of Human Development and Family Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

6

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes:

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can contribute at the highest possible level to support the University’s mission. What starts here really does change the world (https://cns.utexas.edu/).

The department of Human Development and Family Sciences is dedicated to creating and applying knowledge that can improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. Our interdisciplinary research and education span individual development, relationships and societal contexts, exploring diverse aspects of human growth and interaction. 

This is an ideal role for students seeking introductory research experience., and for students seeking skills to attend graduate school or professional school (medical school, law school, etc), but not required. For academic or professional development; course credit (HDF 359 or equivalent) may be arranged. Schedule is flexible and the role may be fully remote, hybrid, or on-site. 

This role requires proficiency in both English and Spanish, both verbal and written communications.

Purpose:

Project DUAL investigates how bilingual experiences affects the development of young adults. Research Assistants will help with data management and learning the administrative side of research.

https://sites.utexas.edu/dualproject

Responsibilities:

Project DUAL is actively analyzing data collected from our study. During this processing phase, Spanish-speaking RAs may contribute to the following:

• Assisting with Spanish-language transcripts and interview materials
• Reviewing and refining bilingual research documents
• Preparing for future bilingual data collection

Additional responsibilities that RAs may contribute to:

• Processing and analyzing existing data
• Testing cognitive tasks for future use
• Assisting with RA trainings and coordination
• Training scheduler (being the organizer to schedule trainings)
• Email confirmation coordinator (prepares and sends confirmation emails)
• Attendance tracker (manages attendance and meeting reminders)
• Supporting essential administrative tasks that keep the project going

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communications.
• Must be a current UT Student, all majors are welcomed.
• Strong organizational skills and/or the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Students seeking research experience. This position would be ideal for students seeking skills to attend graduate school or professional school (medical school, law school, etc.) but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Time management.
• Technology related skills.
• Professionalism and leadership development.
• Fostering Community Building.
• Work ethic and habits.
• Communication skills.

Start Date:

Immediately.

Salary Range:

This is an unpaid internship.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional virtual and in-person meetings.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Work Shift:

• 6-9 hours per week.
• Must be able to manage time independently to meet experiential learning requirements.
• Schedule is flexible and the role may be fully remote, hybrid, or on-site.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV.

• Transcript.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Re