Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I Full-time

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

This position is expected to continue through May 31, 2026, dependent upon funding availability, project needs, and successful performance in the role. This full-time position will assist with ongoing and new research studies in the Fonzo Lab and the Charmaine & Gordon McGill Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy at Dell Medical School, UT Austin, which are funded by NIMH and several private foundations.

Responsibilities

Develop, conduct, and analyze research project as part of a team of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants.

Assist the lab with subject recruitment and administrative duties.

Assist with manuscripts and publications.

All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, neuroscience, engineering, computer science, or another STEM-related field.

Professional demeanor with tact and respect at all times.

Ability to address individuals and health-related information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal, or urgent situations.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and troubleshoot difficulties.

High level of self-care and stress management skills.

Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work well with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to train and oversee volunteers, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Applicant must be comfortable working in an MR scanner environment, and eventually operating the scanner (on-the-job training will be provided).

Must be comfortable interacting with and working with people living with psychiatric disorders, including eventual conduction of clinical interviews (on-the-job training will be provided).

Must be willing to occasionally work some nights and/or weekends as needed to facilitate data collection and/or impending deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior research experience actively working in data collection in a psychology, psychiatry, social work, counseling, or human subjects biomedical research laboratory.

Previous experience with MRI and/or electroencephalogram acquisition or analysis.

Background in and experience with programming, statistics, and imaging methods.

Experience in standardized behavioral or neuropsychological assessments and clinical research.

Salary Range

$40,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work in all weather conditions

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Lifting and moving materials or equipment

Occasional evening, weekend, or overtime work may be required to meet project timelines and research deadlines

This position is fully on-site. The employee is expected to report to campus and perform job duties on location during the scheduled work week.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest