Research Assistant I or II

Research Assistant I or II

Dr. Saul Frankford is hiring a full-time Research Assistant I or II for his lab in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas  lab's research focuses on using behavioral and neural techniques to understand the interplay between sensation and speech production in individuals with neurological speech and voice disorders.

This position will provide technical assistance supporting various research projects and conduct research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments & activities, and/or neuroimaging data collection.

This is an ideal position for someone interested in building more skills before applying for graduate school in the next few years. You will get in-depth experience in multidisciplinary research and intensive neuroimaging training, build data skills, publish papers, attend conferences, and make connections with a number of different speech motor control and neuroscience research groups.

The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance.

Minimum Education and Experience
- Research Assistant I:
Bachelor's degree in one of the basic sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience in customer service or in daily interactions in a public services environment. Research Assistant II:
Bachelor's degree; three years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience BA or BS in speech, language, and hearing sciences; psychology; neuroscience; cognitive neuroscience; data science; or a related field. Strong applicants from other academic fields may also be considered. Prior experience with experimental design, behavioral task programming, neuroanatomy, neuroimaging (MRI), human subject data collection, and/or data analysis. Previous work or volunteer experience in a human research setting is highly competitive.

Experience with clinical populations, neuroimaging or neuromodulation, or computer programming is a plus. Technical skills such as Matlab, Python, or R are highly desired but not required. Prior team-management experience and/or an interest in neurological speech and voice disorders is also beneficial.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Research Assistant I Position Information: FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Salary Range: $37,000 – $39,500 Research Assistant I

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in one of the basic or biomedical sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Research Assistant I

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management of large multimodal datasets Assisting with the implementation and analyses of cognitive, behavioral and fMRI experiments Coordinating research projects (recruiting, scheduling, running participants) Coordinating and training research assistants Preprocessing and analysis of functional and structural neuroimaging data Managing practical/administrative tasks (e.g., IRB). Assist PI with lab management, including ordering supplies and keeping an up-to-date inventory Maintaining protocols and compliance paperwork for the lab Participating actively in lab meetings and departmental events Other duties as assigned Research Assistant II Position Information: FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Salary Range: $39,500 – $42,000 Research Assistant II

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; three years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Research Assistant II

Duties and Responsibilities:

All duties assigned to RA I, plus the following additional responsibilities:
Develop research designs, data collection methods and strategies for data…