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    Postdoctoral Fellow - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

    University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at Austin Austin, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Posting Title:
    Postdoctoral Fellow - De Barbaro Daily Activity Lab

    * Hiring Department:Department of Psychology

    * Position Open To:All Applicants

    * Weekly Scheduled Hours:40

    * FLSA Status:Exempt

    * Earliest Start Date:Immediately

    * Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Dec 11, 2024

    * Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS

    * Job Details:General Notes

    Dr. Kaya De Barbaro is seeking an excellent candidate for a post-doctoral position in her lab. Dr.

    Kaya De Barbaro's lab uses wearable audio, motion, and physiology recordings to characterize the processes of maternal mental health and infant social-emotional development in everyday home settings.

    The project will include women with a history of childhood maltreatment as participants.

    The Daily Activity Lab is an interdisciplinary team bridging developmental science, clinical psychology, computer science, and electrical engineering.

    We have just received NIH funds to begin a longitudinal research study to develop and test the potential of wearable sensors to assess the quality of early mother-infant interactions in natural home environments.

    Existing multimodal sensor data sets from our recently completed NIMH multimodal sensor study also continue to be analyzed and published in the lab, allowing the candidate immediate access to data for analysis and publication.

    This would be an excellent position for a postdoctoral candidate wishing to gain experience in multimodal sensing and computation.

    The position will be initially funded for one year, but subsequent years may be available. Start time may be negotiated. Candidates who have completed all the requirements for their Ph.
    D., but the degree has not yet been conferred, will be considered. The salary will reflect the current NIH schedule.

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    Purpose

    Dr.

    Kaya De Barbaro is interested in hiring a postdoctoral fellow for a longitudinal research study to develop and test the potential of wearable sensors to assess the quality of life of early mother-infant interactions in natural home environments.

    Responsibilities

    In addition to working with data, the successful candidate will engage in multiple research activities and will acquire many skills important for a future academic career


    These include:

    • Mentoring graduate students and supervising full-time research staff
    • Design and quality control of recruitment and data collection procedures
    • Leading annotation of behavioral data
    • Interfacing with clinical PIs
    Required Qualifications

    Must meet all degree requirements for Ph.
    D. prior to the proposed start date. Ph.
    D. conferred no more than three years prior to the start date. Evidence of data-analytic skills and proficiency in participant recruitment, behavioral data collection, and data management. Experience using statistical software (e.g. RStudio, Mplus, etc.).

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience with attachment assessments, behavioral coding, multilevel modeling, and/or machine learning. Academic background in developmental psychology, especially social-emotional development. Programming background. Strong writing skills.

    Salary Range

    $55,000-$60,000

    Working Conditions


    • May work around standard office conditions
    • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
    • Use of manual dexterity
    • Climbing of stairs
    • Lifting and moving
    Required Materials


    • Resume/CV
    • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
    • Letter of interest


    Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: 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.

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    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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

    * Employment Eligibility:Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    * Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

    * Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

    * Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 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.

    * Pay Transparency: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.

    * Employment Eligibility Verification: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 documents 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.

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    You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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