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41719BR

Extended Job Title:

TTU Research Aide

Position Description:

Performs specialized work in conducting original research. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Requisition ID:

41719BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

The Parenting and Early Development (PEDs) lab, directed by Dr. Savannah Girod in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking a full-time lab manager/research assistant. The lab manager will work closely with Dr. Savannah Girod, and responsibilities will include coordinating research projects, participant recruitment, data collection, and supervising research and student assistants. The PEDs lab uses a multimethod approach (questionnaires, observations, psychophysiology) to examine prenatal and postnatal biopsychosocial predictors of early caregiving. The lab also includes a focus on understanding the dynamic parent-child processes that explain how parenting and parent characteristics shape children's social, emotional, and health outcomes during infancy and early childhood.

+ A lead role in participant recruitment and scheduling visits. Will also be responsible for conducting laboratory visits with pregnant people and infants during which observational and physiological (saliva, RSA, EDA, impedance) data will be collected.

+ Assisting the Pl with IRB protocol creation and compliance, budget and expenses for internal and external grants, community outreach, and implementation of research studies.

+ Overseeing general lab operations, including coordinating and training undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

+ Depending on level of interest, there is the opportunity to be involved in data cleaning and scoring (behavior and psychophysiological), data analysis, and conference/manuscript development.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

15.80

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in human development and family sciences, psychology, or a related field.

+ Prior research experience working with pregnant people, infants, or young children.

+ Prior experience conducting psychophysiological research.

+ Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

+ Motivated, detail-oriented, efficient, and able to work independently.

+ Ability to work with people in a respectful, approachable, and team-oriented manner.

+ Ability to sometimes work nonstandard hours (e.g., evenings no later than 6pm, weekends),

+ depending on participant availability.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office.applications.

+ Experience with Qualtrics or Redcap.

Department:

Human Develop and Family Studies

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Research Technicians

Occasional Duties:

Responsibilities will occasionally include having to work nonstandard hours (e.g., evenings no later than 6pm, weekends), depending on participant availability.

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a specialized field and one year research experience. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Yes

About the Department and/or College:

The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences is an interdisciplinary research department with strong graduate and undergraduate programs focused on human development across the life course, close relationships, and family dynamics. The department studies and interrogates societal factors which impact individuals, relationships, families, and communities. We offer a wide range of courses in the areas of early childhood education, human development across the lifespan, interpersonal relationships, and family science. Graduates of the department become qualified to pursue a variety of careers in healthcare, social services, education, public policy, public health programs, non-profit agencies, counseling parent and family life education, and/or pursue graduate studies.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.