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Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I job at The University of Texas at Austin. Austin, TX. Position Title: Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I Hiring Department: Department of Linguistics Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 14, 2026 Location: UT Main Campus, Austin, TX We are seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated early‑career researcher for a one‑year, full‑time Research Associate I position. The Research Associate will work closely with Dr. Mahowald and other researchers in the computational linguistics group at UT Austin to conduct research using AI to study human cognition and to apply methods from cognitive science and linguistics to improve our understanding of AI models. The position is funded by an NSF grant and has an annual salary of $36,000 (plus benefits). The Research Associate must reside within the City of Austin area. Responsibilities Write code for research projects. Analyze data collected from experiments. Read and write scientific papers and reports. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, linguistics, or a related field. Research experience in computational linguistics or computer science. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Conference or journal publications in computational linguistics. Working Conditions Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation. Exposure to standard office conditions. Required Materials Resume/CV. Three work references with contact information; at least one reference must be from a supervisor. Letter of interest. Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the past six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, including promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Itlearn360

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