Research Assistant I

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S07121P Position Title Research Assistant I Functional Title Department Speech Language Hearing Salary Range $37,440 Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 06/30/2026 Posting Close Date 07/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date 08/01/2026 Job Summary

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing in the School of Behavioral & Brain Sciences (BBS) invites applicants for a Research Assistant I position in the Language and Brain Development Laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Ioulia Kovelman. The position supports an NIH-funded project examining dyslexia and language disorders in bilingual children using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) neuroimaging. Research topics include the neurobiology of language and reading, bilingualism, and developmental language impairments such as dyslexia.

This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in one of the basic sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience in customer service or in daily interactions in a public services environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with fNIRS, fMRI, EEG, or other neuroimaging data collection and analysis
• Experience administering standardized language or literacy assessments (e.g., CTOPP, GORT, EVT)
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Experience working with child participants in research or clinical settings
• Familiarity with IRB protocols and research data management
• Background in speech-language pathology, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, or cognitive science

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruit and schedule child participants and their families
• Conduct behavioral and neuropsychological assessments of language and literacy
• Administer bilingual (English/Spanish) assessments with child participants
• Collect fNIRS neuroimaging data following lab protocols
• Assist with fNIRS data preprocessing and coding
• Maintain accurate participant records and research documentation
• Assist senior lab members with manuscript and grant report preparation
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies in a dynamic community.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word and Excel is essential.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information

Work Notice:

Work will be performed on-site and in person.

Travel:

This position may be subject to occasional travel for participant testing, to conferences for training or other project related needs.

What We Can Offer:

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions Summary Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please indicate if you are bilingual in Spanish-English:
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214