Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I

Job Posting Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I

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Hiring Department:

Department of Psychology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 27, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Technological Interventions for Ecological Systems (TIES) Lab at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking an in-person, full-time Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I in the Department of Psychology. The research focuses on big data analytics and pervasive computing methods to develop adaptive and responsive mental health interventions, with the goal of increasing the reach and impact of mental health care. A special focus includes collecting data on couples and families from historically under-resourced and underserved backgrounds and investigating the impact of stress and adversity on family processes and child development, as well as addressing health disparities, particularly issues related to AI ethics and bias in artificial intelligence models.

The position will also help develop and implement study protocols; recruit, interview, and train research assistants; support participant recruitment and engagement; conduct study sessions; monitor participant adherence; assist with IRB submissions and will have opportunities to conduct independent research, present findings at conferences, and contribute to scientific publications as an author.

This is a fixed-term 1-year position

Purpose

The interdisciplinary TIES lab team, consisting of clinical psychologists, data scientists, software developers, and engineers at UT Austin and other universities across the county, is currently building a comprehensive web app and mobile app data collection tool, developing machine learning algorithms to sense psychological states in daily life, and sending iterative micro-experimental mental health interventions via smartphones and wearable devices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate grant project

• Collect data

• Manage and mentor research assistants

• Data processing

• Analyze data and scientific writing

Required Qualifications

• A B.A. or B.S. in psychology or related field is required by the start date.

• Fluency in Spanish is required.

• Applicants should be highly organized, have exceptional interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

A history of conducting and publishing scientific research on children and families exposed to stress and adversity and/or the role of technology in improving the reach and impact of mental health care. At lease 1-2 years prior experience working or volunteering in a research lab would be preferred.

Salary Range

$31,200+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Personal/research statement: The personal/research statement should include a description of past experiences, future research foci, and fit to the current position.

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