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Pre-Doctoral Research Associate - Technical

University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN · 2 days ago
Analyst$50k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Research Support team at the Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, is seeking a Behavioral Research Associate, informally, a “Pre-Doctoral Research Associate,” to begin in Fall 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with the option to renew for a second year based on performance and funding availability. It is designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate or master's degree and are considering future doctoral study. The position is paid via stipend through the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars at a competitive rate ($50,000/year).

Responsibilities

  • Providing direct technical support to the Behavioral Data Scientist on active research projects, data pipelines, and computational workflows
  • Programming and deploying behavioral experiments and surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics, jsPsych, and related tools
  • Serving as the in-lab technical resource during in-person study sessions, including A/V, software, and peripheral management
  • BUILDING AND MAINTAINING DATA PIPELINES, AUTOMATION WORKFLOWS, AND REPRODUCIBLE ANALYSIS SCRIPTS (PYTHON, R, OR SIMILAR)
  • SUPPORTING THE INTEGRATION OF LLMs AND ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS INTO RESEARCH WORKFLOWS
  • MANAGING DATA STORAGE, COMPUTE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND BACKUP PROTOCOLS FOR ACTIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS
  • ASSISTING WITH RANDOMIZATION, LOGIC IMPLEMENTATION, AND TECHNICAL TRAUMBOLISHING ACROSS STUDIES
  • CONTRIBUTING TO DOCUMENTATION AND CODE STANDARDS TO SUPPORT CONTINUITY AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ACROSS THE TEAM

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Psychology, Statistics, Economics, or a related field, completed or near completion at the time of appointment.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in behavioral research (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript).
  • Experience or strong interest in experimental design, behavioral research methods, or data analysis.
  • Familiarity with survey or experiment programming platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, jsPsych) is highly desirable.
  • Ability to manage and process datasets, including data cleaning, integration, and feature engineering.
  • Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to research rigor.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty and interdisciplinary research teams.
  • Interest in pursuing doctoral studies in a related field is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted through Interfolio. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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