The Aging Well Lab in the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas, under the direction of Kendra Seaman, Ph.D., is currently seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant beginning in June 2025. The position is a minimum of a one-year commitment (renewable).
We are interested in what motivates people, how that influences the decisions they make, and how this may change across adulthood. We use a wide variety of behavioral, modeling, and neuroimaging techniques. Please see https://agingwell.utdallas.edu/ for more information on our lab’s focus and ongoing projects.
Primary responsibilities for the Research Assistant will include (1) assisting with the design and implementation of behavioral, eye-tracking, and fMRI experiments, (2) recruitment and testing of human subjects, (3) coordinating and training research assistants, and (4) preprocessing and analysis of experimental data.
Job qualifications include a BA or BS in psychology, neuroscience, behavioral economics, data science, or a related field. Strong applicants from other fields may be considered. Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
Preferred qualifications include prior experience with experimental design, programming of behavioral tasks, human subject data collection, and data analysis. Technical skills (e.g. Python, R, Unix) are also highly desired, but not required. Prior experience managing teams of people and/or an interest in psychological and neurobiological changes across adulthood is also a plus.
To apply: Please complete and submit the application here by May 2: https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/29116
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Kendra Seaman ().