Undergraduate Research Assistant, Programmer; -study and non- study

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Programmer (open to work-study and non-work study)

Department of Human Development and Family Sciences

All Applicants

19

Non-Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose:

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable undergraduate student to join our team as an Undergraduate Research Assistant who will also be a programmer. The role involves assisting with programming data analysis tools and developing cognitive games for use in research studies. Additionally, the individual will play a role in maintaining a website hub that facilitates the scheduling of training for research assistants involved in the project.

• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand
• Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment
• Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization
• Manipulate information, construct ideas, and use technology to achieve strategic goals

Weekly meetings with Dr.Kim, other programmers, and research assistants on Zoom. Repetitive use of your laptop during the week for programming. Receiving and responding to emails from Dr.Kim and research assistants. Assign a weekly issue to work on for the week, or hot fixes for any issue that occurs in the programs.

• Developing and maintaining the cognitive games that are used within the research studies
• Developing and maintaining a website that contains data analysis tools for researchers
• Develop any necessary tools that the professor and research assistants need for the research studies
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss the development process
• Bi-weekly meetings after each cohort for debriefing meetings to receive feedback from participants

• Must be an undergraduate Computer Science major
• Must have completed Operating Systems
• Have access to a Mac and/or Windows laptop
• Familiarity with Git and source control management
• Have experience with Python, JavaScript, and React
• Have familiarity with web applications
• Familiarity with creating Python environments (conda)
• Familiarity with sprints

• Have experience with web development
• Familiarity with Type Script is a plus
• Familiarity with Firebase
• Familiarity with Tabby

$21.00 hourly

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