Job Posting Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I, Baird Lab

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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 01, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

WCWH is an interdisciplinary research study which aims to better understand how numerous different factors impact child and family health over time in East Austin.

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Purpose

Applications are invited for a research associate position under the direction of Benjamin Baird, Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology as part of Whole Communities – Whole Health [WCWH], a Bridging Barriers Research Grand Challenges Initiative at UT Austin. WCWH is an interdisciplinary research study which aims to better understand how numerous different factors impact child and family health over time in East Austin. Through collaboration with families in East Austin and over 23 departments at UT, a comprehensive cohort study was created to generate knowledge and technology to highlight community strengths and garner investment for issues families care about. Activities will include study coordination, including coordinating with community partners and recruitment and retention of study participants. Duties also include assisting with data collection and data analysis as part of a large-scale, ongoing cohort study. The project will involve working with an interdisciplinary team of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate volunteers. This position is fixed term for one year. 

ResponsibilitiesCoordination with personnel in partnering recruitment sites for a cohort study in children under 4 years old.Recruitment and retention of children and their families in the study, including assessment administration, tracking and follow up.Data collection and entry, including collecting biological samples (e.g., saliva, hair), dust and water samples, research device setup and instruction (e.g., activity trackers/home sensors), and entering data into REDcap software.Data cleaning and analysis, assisting with IRB and grant proposals, literature searches and manuscript preparation.Other related duties as assigned.

Required QualificationsBe bilingual in English and SpanishVolunteer, part-time, or full-time research experience in psychologyVolunteer, part-time, or full-time experience working directly with young childrenBachelor’s degree in field related to work to be performed.

Preferred QualificationsStrong academic qualifications, previous psychology research experience, and an interest in applying for a graduate degree in psychologyExperience with Redcap and/or Qualtrics (e.g., survey development, administration, troubleshooting), Excel, and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R)Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as meticulous attention to detail

Salary Range

$40,000-$43,000

Working ConditionsTypical Office EnvironmentRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.May work in all weather conditionsPosition is required to travel to locations in the Austin area

Required MaterialsCover LetterResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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 Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.