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Position Number: 5124435
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Assistant

Job ID: 11678
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Psychology

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Hours: 20 hours per week

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 6/1/2024

Salary: $36,000 annually, (@ 50% FTE)

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Note: This position is Grant Funded and subject to availability of funds.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

The Children's Learning Project in the Psychology Department of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), directed by Dr. Christine Potter, is seeking a part-time research assistant to join our research team. The position is ideal for a recent college graduate who would like to gain additional research experience before applying to graduate school.

Essential Functions

The research assistant will participate in all aspects of projects on learning and communication in young children. Primary responsibilities will include:

Setting up and maintaining lab operations including general administrative duties.

Coordinating participant recruitment and connecting with local organizations serving children and families.

Testing young children using various research methods, such as eye tracking, recording of parent-child interactions, and infant looking time procedures.

Training and mentoring undergraduate students.

Developing stimuli for experiments.

Coding video and audio recordings of parents and children in different communities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

and Applicants Should Demonstrate: Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis, of measurement, testing, and evaluation, and of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies. Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and in using computers, software, and statistical tools and programs. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate research data, ensure the development of measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity, interpret and publish research findings, and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, communication sciences and disorders, or related cognitive science fields.

Ability to work creatively, independently, and efficiently.

Interest in language learning and developmental research.

General fluency with computer software.

Positive attitude and enthusiasm for team-oriented research.

Conversational proficiency in both Spanish and English.

Experience working with children and families.

Experience with research methods in developmental science.

Experience statistical software (e.g., R) and/or programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab)

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit; talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, or risk of radiation. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11678&PostingSeq=1