Research Assistant Internship (Open to Current UT Students Only)

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting Title:</b></p>Research Assistant Internship (Open to Current UT Students Only)<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Hiring Department:</b></p>Department of Human Development and Family Sciences<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Open To:</b></p>All Applicants<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Weekly Scheduled Hours:</b></p>6<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>FLSA Status:</b></p>Non-Exempt from FLSA<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Earliest Start Date:</b></p>Immediately<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Duration:</b></p>Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Location:</b></p>UT MAIN CAMPUS<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Details:</b></p><p><b><span>General Notes:</span></b></p><p>The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can contribute at the highest possible level to support the University’s mission. What starts here really does change the world (<a href="https://cns.utexas.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://cns.utexas.edu/</span></span></a>).</p><p></p><p>The department of Human Development and Family Sciences is dedicated to creating and applying knowledge that can improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. Our interdisciplinary research and education span individual development, relationships and societal contexts, exploring various aspects of human growth and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">interaction. This</span> is an ideal role for students seeking introductory research experience., as well as those who are seeking skills to attend graduate school or professional school (medical school, law school). For academic or professional development; course credit (HDF 359 or equivalent) may be arranged. <span>Schedule is flexible and the role may be fully remote, hybrid, or on-site.</span> Spanish and English roles are available.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Purpose:</span></b></p><p>Project DUAL investigates how bilingual experiences affects the development of young adults. Research Assistants will help with data management and learning the administrative side of research.</p><p><a href="https://sites.utexas.edu/dualproject" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://sites.utexas.edu/dualproject</span></a></p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities</b>:</p><p>Project DUAL is actively analyzing data collected from our study. During this processing phase, Research Assistants may help with:</p><ul><li><p>Preparing for the next wave of data collection.</p></li><li><p>Processing and analyzing existing data.</p></li><li><p>Refining bilingual study materials.</p></li><li><p>Testing cognitive tasks for future use.</p></li><li><p>Assisting with RA trainings and coordination.</p></li><li><p><span>Training scheduler (being the organizer to schedule trainings).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Email confirmation coordinator (prepares and sends confirmation emails).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Attendance tracker (manages attendance and meeting reminders).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Supporting essential administrative tasks that keep the project going.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Must be a current UT Student, all majors are welcomed.</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational skills.</p></li><li><p>Attention to detail.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Time management.</p></li><li><p>Technology related skills.</p></li><li><p>Professionalism and leadership development.</p></li><li><p>Fostering Community Building.</p></li><li><p>Work ethic and habits.</p></li><li><p>Communication skills.</p></li><li><p><span>Spanish proficiency is highly valued.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Start Date: </b></p><p>Immediately.</p><p></p><p><b>Salary Range:</b></p><p>This is an unpaid internship.</p><p></p><p><b>Working Conditions:</b></p><ul><li><p>Occasional virtual and in-person meetings.</p></li><li><p>May work around standard office conditions.</p></li><li><p>Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Shift:</b></p><ul><li><p>6-9 hours per week.</p></li><li><p>Must be able to manage time independently to meet experiential learning requirements.</p></li><li><p><span>Schedule is flexible and the role may be fully remote, hybrid, or on-site.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Materials</b></p><ul><li><p>Resume/CV.</p></li><li><p>Transcript.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Important</b> <b>for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:</b> 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 <span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">that ALL Required</span></span></span> Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.</p><p></p><p><b>Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:</b> 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 <span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">questions presented</span></span></span> to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.</p><p style="text-align:inherit">----</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employment Eligibility:</b></p>Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.<p style="text-align:inherit">----</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Retirement Plan Eligibility:</b></p>This position is not eligible for a retirement plan.<p style="text-align:inherit">----</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Background Checks:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.</p><p>----</p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer:</b></p><p>The University of Texas at Austin, as an <a href="https://hr.utexas.edu/current-employee/compliance/equal-employment-opportunity-eeo-and-affirmative-action-aa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">equal <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">opportunity/affirmative</span> action employer</a>, 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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit">----</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Transparency:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"><span>----</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><b>Employment Eligibility Verification:</b></span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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 <a href="http://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/I9docs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">documents</a> 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.</span></p><p><b>----</b></p><p><b>E-Verify:</b></p><p>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:</p><ul><li><a href="https://hr.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/e-verify-poster.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)</a> [PDF]</li><li><a href="https://hr.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/RightToWorkPosterEnglish.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Right to Work Poster (English)</a> [PDF]</li><li><a href="https://hr.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/RightToWorkPosterSpanish.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Right to Work Poster (Spanish)</a> [PDF]</li></ul><p><b>----</b></p><p><b><span>Compliance:</span></b></p><p><span>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 <a href="https://secure4.compliancebridge.com/utexas/public/getdoc.php?file=3-3031" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOP-3031</a>.</span></p><p></p><p>The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may <a href="https://compliance.utexas.edu/asfsr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">access the most recent report here</a> or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.</p>

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