The Department of Neurology at UT Austin is seeking a Research Associate II to assist on a research study investigating cognitive reserve in older adults using advanced neurophysiological and biomarker approaches. The study aims to leverage high-density EEG to capture dynamic brain network flexibility and error-related activity during neurocognitive tasks.
Requirements
- Ability to manage an active interdisciplinary biomedical research laboratory.
- Must be skilled with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with projects involving human subject’s research.
- Interest in data analytics
- Statistics and programming knowledge is preferred (MATLAB, Excel, etc).
- Experience using REDCap
Responsibilities
- Responsible for evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering and/or scientific techniques used in routine research.
- Perform basic laboratory tasks, including managing study equipment, assisting in data acquisition and analysis, biological sample collection and/or processing.
- Set up and operate equipment for physiological and neurophysiological data collection, including ECG, blood pressure, respiration rate, EEG, EOG, and exercise-related sensor measurements (e.g., pedaling speed and resistance).
- Administer questionnaires, surveys, and other research instruments to study participants.
- Makes and records observations and measurements.
- Accurately perform data entry and maintain organized records of collected data.
- Complete preliminary data cleaning and perform data analysis under the supervision of the research team.
Other
- Schedule and lead data collection appointments across multiple sites and maintain communication with participants.
- Lead recruitment at all study sites and adherence to procedures/protocols to ensure optimal subject participation rates and accurate data collection and reporting.
- Collaborate with PIs and project investigators to prepare methodological notes, reports, presentations and other dissemination activities related to the project activities.
- Facilitate institutional review board (IRB) applications, submissions, and updates across multiple sites.
- Assist in training project staff and research assistants who may help with data collection.
- Work efficiently and productively with staff, research teams (listen, seek clarification, and take feedback) and with human research subjects in accordance with institutional guidelines.
- Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience with older adults with cognitive impairment.
- Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
