Research Associate - TIES Lab

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The Technological Interventions for Ecological Systems (TIES) Lab at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking an in-person, full-time Research Associate in the Department of Psychology to work with Assistant Professor Dr. Adela Timmons. Research in the TIES Lab focuses on big data analytic and pervasive computing methods for building adaptive and responsive mental health interventions with the goal of increasing the reach and impact of mental health care. A special focus of TIES lab applications includes collecting data on couples and families from historically under-resourced and under-served backgrounds and investigating the impact of stress and adversity on family processes and child development. Another focus of the lab relates to addressing health disparities, especially AI ethics and bias in AI models.

The lab is seeking a research associate to assist in coordinating and running a large National Institute of Mental Health grant related to technology and mental health. The project coordinator will help create and run study protocols; recruit, interview, and train research assistants; assist in participant recruitment; interface with research participants; run study sessions; monitor participant adherence; assist in IRB submissions; assist with record keeping, paperwork, and other administrative tasks; process data; and assist in data analysis and writing. The project coordinator will also have opportunities to conduct research, present research findings at conferences, and contribute the scientific publications as an author.

The position will be active for 1 year, likely beginning in May 2024, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. A B.A. or B.S. in psychology or another field is required by the start date.

The interdisciplinary TIES lab team, consisting of clinical psychologists, data scientists, software developers, and engineers at UT Austin and other universities across the county, is currently building a comprehensive web app and mobile app data collection tool, developing machine learning algorithms to sense psychological states in daily life, and sending iterative micro-experimental mental health interventions via smartphones and wearable devices.

• Facilitate and coordinate grant project
• Collect data
• Manage and mentor research assistants
• Data processing
• Analyze data and scientific writing

A B.A. or B.S. in psychology or related field is required by the start date. Applicants should be highly organized, have exceptional interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred qualifications include a research interest and focus on children and families exposed to stress and adversity and/or the role of technology in improving the reach and impact of mental health care and a history of conducting and publishing scientific research on this topic. At least 1-2 years prior experience working or volunteering in a research lab would be preferred. Fluency in Spanish is also preferred.

$31,500+ depending on qualifications

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• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Personal/research statement: The personal/research statement should include a description of past experiences, future research foci, and fit to the current position.

Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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 ,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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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 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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