Undergraduate Research Assistant, ProgrammerHiring Department: Department of Human Development and Family SciencesPosition Open To: All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours: 19FLSA Status: Non-ExemptEarliest Start Date: ImmediatelyPosition Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026Location: UT MAIN CAMPUSPurpose: We are seeking a dedicated and reliable undergraduate student to join our team as an Undergraduate Research Assistant who will also be a programmer.
The role involves assisting with programming data analysis tools and developing cognitive games for use in research studies. Additionally, the individual will play a role in maintaining a website hub that facilitates the scheduling of training for research assistants involved in the project.What You'll Gain:Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understandMake decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgmentAct equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organizationManipulate information, construct ideas, and use technology to achieve strategic goalsWorking Conditions:Weekly meetings with Dr.Kim, other programmers, and research assistants on Zoom.Repetitive use of your laptop during the week for programming.Receiving and responding to emails from Dr.Kim and research assistants.Assign a weekly issue to work on for the week, or hot fixes for any issue that occurs in the programs.Responsibilities:Developing and maintaining the cognitive games that are used within the research studies.Developing and maintaining a website that contains data analysis tools for researchers.Develop any necessary tools that the professor and research assistants need for the research studies.Attend weekly meetings to discuss the development processBi-weekly meetings after each cohort for debriefing meetings to receive feedback from participants.Required QualificationsMust be an undergraduate Computer Science major.Must have completed Operating Systems.Have access to a Mac and/or Windows laptop.Familiarity with Git and source control management.Have experience with Python, JavaScript, and React.Have familiarity with web applications.Familiarity with creating Python environments (conda).Familiarity with sprints.Preferred QualificationsHave experience with web development.Familiarity with TypeScript is a plus.Familiarity with Firebase.Familiarity with Tabby.Salary Range$21.00 hourlyWorking ConditionsWeekly meetings with Dr.Kim, other programmers, and research assistants on Zoom.Repetitive use of your laptop during the week for programming.Receiving and responding to emails from Dr.Kim and research assistants.Assign a weekly issue to work on for the week, or hot fixes for any issue that occurs in the programs.Required MaterialsResume/CVTranscript