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Class II - Student Human Behavioral Research Assistant - 2040ST
Job ID	15173
Job Type	Storrs Campus
Employer	Enrichment Programs
Date Posted	Dec 10, 2024
Category	Research
Job Description	Work-Study Research Assistant Program Faculty Name: Stefanie Acevedo Faculty Department: Music General Research Focus: Our project is a collaborative project investigating how musical and athletic training affect coordination during musical performance, namely in the genre of Javanese Gamelan. This study involves a variety of methodologies including motion-capture, EMG, and behavioral components. The PIs are Dr. Stefanie Acevedo from the music department and Dr. Steven Harrison from the psychology and kinesiology departments. Brief Position Description: Our research assistant will mainly aid our research team in piloting the study, data collection, and data analysis. This will include scheduling and running experimental tasks as well as coding and analyzing data. Other responsibilities might include aiding in IRB paperwork editing/filing, researching any relevant literature, writing research reports, and aiding in grant writing. The student will also learn about the interactions between musical culture, athletic performance, and psychology. As we currently have a small research team (3 people), the student will be a foundational part of the research team and, if desired, might have the opportunity to help expand experimental protocols. The RA will develop skills in human subject research, including: A) Running experimental tasks (scheduling, subject intake/debriefing, subject safety); B) Data collection, clean-up and analysis; C) General lab upkeep and maintenance (including equipment troubleshooting); D) Skills in running motion-capture and EMG equipment. A "Student Human Behavioral Research Assistant - 204" will assist faculty in human research efforts. A student in this position may: Attend training sessions and lab meetings Screen, select, and schedule subjects Operate/maintain lab equipment and research environment Run experiments (including EMG and Motion-Capture equipment) Test/operate equipment, including resolution of basic problems within guidelines Collect/code, organize, and analyze data Read/summarize relevant literature and write research reports Aid in IRB protocol creation/edition, manuscript development, or grant writing Perform miscellaneous duties as directed Follow all IRB human safety protocol
Job Requirements	Job requirements - A student must: Be an undergraduate student with a federal work-study award Be able to operate a computer and/or other research equipment Have strong communication skills (verbal and written) Be able to maintain confidentiality Complete required research reflections and a professional development experience Meet with an OUR staff member for one advising appointment each semester to discuss learning, goals, and next steps Have prior psychology coursework (i.e. General Psychology PSYC 1110) or behavioral lab experience Be able to work independently after appropriate training Complete CITI training for behavioral research (can be completed upon hire) Be available to run experiments in-person on Storrs Campus Flexible hours but must be able to attend lab meetings and schedule reasonable times for experimental sessions Preferred qualifications Experience with Motion Capture or EMG equipment Experience with C++ or Matlab Experience with data management or statistical analysis (including time-series analysis) Experience in musical performance (especially percussion), kinesiology, or a background in music theory Prefer students who have taken relevant coursework in psychology, music, or kinesiology Experience in Javanese gamelan (or with Javanese/Indonesian culture or language)
Available Openings	2
Hours	6.0 to 7.0 hours per week
Compensation	$16.50/hour
Time Frame	Spring
Contact Name	Jodi Eskin
Contact Email	N/A
Work Location	N/A
Phone	860-486-7939
Fax	860-486-0222

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