The Kids Lab is looking for Spanish-speaking research assistants. The Kids Lab studies sociocultural and family factors that influence children’s social, emotional, and brain development. We study both healthy trajectories as well as factors that increase risk for later mental health problems. Our work integrates developmental, behavioral, sociocultural, psychophysiological (RSA, PEP), and neuroscience (EEG, fNIRS) approaches to study development in early life. An additional main area of focus in the lab is to understand how the sociocultural background of Latinx children serves as a strength factor in the face of social inequalities and early adversity.
We are looking for potential RAs interested in the collection of biological data, as well as data management. RAs will be asked to help with data collection of neural and physiological data, as well as data cleaning and processing. Study procedures are in-lab, so in-person availability is essential
If interested, please fill out this RA application: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cRWUCDsopKwfatg
Due to the nature of data collection it is essential that the RA speaks Spanish fluently. In addition, we are looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, motivated, and conscientious, communicate well, flexible schedule including weekends. Students interested in socio-emotional development.
Preferred qualifications:
-Major in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
-Interest in biological data collection
-Previous work/volunteer experience with youth and families and/or outreach to community organizations in Austin.
Start time is as soon as possible, so summer availability is preferred. All RAs are asked to commit to a year in the lab. RAs can continue past the year commitment.
Recruitment, testing in Spanish, data collection using biological assessments, video coding, conducting literature searches, data entry/cleaning and any other duties as they come up.
