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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Description
Job Description
What We Are Looking For:
The post-doctoral position will assist with research on smartphone technology usage, prospective memory functioning, and Alzheimer’s disease in Michael Scullin's laboratory at Baylor University. This position involves a significant amount of patient-facing time for study participant recruitment and conduction of research visits. The post-doc will be also be involved in grant organization and reporting, community outreach, data analysis, and data presentation/dissemination, and will collaborate with clinical scientists at UT Austin Dell Medical School and Baylor Scott & White Healthcare.
Required:
• A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) is required in either psychology, rehabilitation, speech and language sciences, or related disciplines.
• Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience and the ability to work with individuals at various ages and ability levels is required.
• Fluency in speaking Spanish may be additive to the position but is not required.
Travel between study sites (40 min drive) is required as is a valid Driver’s License
What You Will Do:
Duties include:
• Study preparation
• Data collection
• Data entry and organization
• Data analysis and dissemination
• Manage the lab environment
• Provide sponsor documentation and reporting organization
• Community based recruitment
• Driving to various study collection and recruitment sites in central Texas
• Coordinate other laboratory personnel
• Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures
• Work with highly technical and complex research instruments
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Travel between study sites (40 min drive) is required as is a valid Texas Driver's License.
What You Can Expect:
Compensation & Benefits
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, and tuition remission. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages .
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally .
About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Info
- Job Identification 15698
- Job Category Staff
- Posting Date 10/02/2023, 02:47 PM
- Degree Level Doctorate
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 101 Bagby Avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, US
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