Social Science/Humanities Research Associate IV

Job Posting Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate IV

Hiring Department:

Department of Psychology

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jun 26, 2025

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as SSHRA IV, acting as Lab Manager for the Pestilli Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting ongoing research activities, managing lab operations, and assisting with facilitating the smooth functioning of our cutting-edge research endeavors which include among other projects brainlife.io and BRIDGE projects.

This is a fixed-term, 1 year position to start with the opportunity to renew annually based on performance and mutual agreement.

The position is based at the University of Texas at Austin, located in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. The University of Texas at Austin offers a stimulating academic environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

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Purpose

The Research Associate IV will act as lab manager for the Pestilli lab.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations of the Pestilli Lab, brainlife.io and BRIDGE projects.

• Manage the BRIDGE project, including contract requirements, scheduling, IRB, and workshop planning.

• Maintain and troubleshoot administrative needs for the lab, including purchasing, travel coordination, and personnel management.

• Ensure compliance with research protocols and safety standards.

• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and external partners on various research initiatives.

• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and other scholarly activities.

• International Travel to organize major international meetings

• Organize weekly meetings, and international travel for lab members

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, law, international policy) and 4 years experience. Or a PhD with 2 yrs experience; or 6 yrs of experience with a bachelors.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

• Proficiency in the google suite and Microsoft suite (e.g., drive, docs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Prior experience working with individuals from outside Texas preferred.

• Prior experience with neuroscience or neuroimaging data preferred. Legal and ethics experience welcome.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in research practices.

Salary Range

$46,000 - $55,000

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

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.

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.

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.

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.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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.