Social Science / Humanities Research Associate II, de Barbaro Lab

Job Posting Title :

Social Science / Humanities Research Associate II, de Barbaro Lab

Hiring Department :

Department of Psychology

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration :

Expected to Continue Until Oct 15, 2026

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

The Daily Activity Lab is hiring a full-time lab manager to launch an NIH-funded research study to develop algorithms that use data from wearable sensors to assess the quality of early mother-infant interactions objectively, automatically, and remotely in natural home environments. Our ultimate goal is to use these tools to facilitate identification and prevention of early risks for substance use disorders. Our lab uses wearable audio, motion, and physiology recordings to characterize the processes of infant social-emotional development in everyday home settings. We are an interdisciplinary team bridging developmental science, clinical psychology, computer science, and electrical engineering. This would be an excellent position for recent college graduates interested in gaining research training and mentoring before pursuing graduate studies in affective science, clinical psychology or developmental science, or who those who are interested in working in the field of human-centered technology. The project will include women with a history of childhood maltreatment as participants.

The position will be initially funded for one year, but subsequent years may be available.

Purpose

To assist the Daily Activity Lab in launching an NIH-funded research study to develop algorithms that use data from wearable sensors to assess the quality of early mother-infant interactions objectively, automatically, and remotely in natural home environments.

Responsibilities

• The lab manager will be expected to coordinate the day-to-day operation and management of the research projects occurring in the Daily Activity Lab, including :
• Recruiting and scheduling research study participants
• Coordinating testing logistics and running sessions at participants' homes and at UT
• Supervising and training research assistants to assist with study data collection including running sessions as well as offline video and audio annotation
• Managing study files, lab expenses, and departmental paperwork including IRB compliance documents
• Attending scientific meetings
• There is a possibility to contribute to technical aspects of the project (e.g., developing data processing pipelines in R or MATLAB) and / or data analysis and preparation of publications

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

$35,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Required Materials

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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.

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.

Background Checks :

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

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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Employment Eligibility Verification :

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Compliance :

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