Comfort around law enforcement training tools such as simulated handguns and rifles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with virtual reality hardware and software applications.
• Experience assisting researchers with data collection.
• Database management experience
• Experience with AI tools
• Master's Degree in any field

Job Description:
The Research Associate position assists the research team through facilitating all aspects of data collection efforts and creating/maintaining datasets for analysis and distribution by the research team at ALERRT. Tasks include recruiting participants, operating virtual reality and vision tracking technology, collecting data via surveys, and transforming collected information into datasets.

Job Duties:
1. Recruit and manage participants for scheduled studies.
2. Operate virtual reality training tools utilized during data collection efforts.
3. Operate vision tracking technology utilized during data collection efforts.
4. Create datasets from responses collected during data collection.
5. Maintain existing datasets.
6. Occasional travel to conduct data collection.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:


Job Open Date: 08/11/2026
Job Close Date: 08/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

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About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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