Position Title: Psychology Technical Officer, Department of Psychology/Humanities Central Technology Unit (CTU)

Requisition ID: 879

Department: Faculty of Humanities

City: Cape Town

PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICAL OFFICER (PTO)

Humanities Central Technology Unit (CTU)

(Payclass 10, Permanent)

Faculty of Humanities

The Department of Psychology at the University of Cape Town is seeking to employ a Technical Officer for a full-time permanent post, starting as soon as possible.

REQUIREMENTS:

Honours degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, or cognate discipline.
3 years’ experience working in a relevant field, with technical and programming responsibilities.
Excellent knowledge of computer programming environments such as Python, Java, MATLAB, R.
Excellent data management skills.

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, or cognate discipline
Experience working with programs such as E-Prime, SPSS
Experience with imaging software supporting MRI/fMRI work.
Excellent computer network skills (e.g. ability to link multiple computers with coordinated timing in experiments)
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams on research projects
Evidence of an interest in psychology (e.g., previous work in the field, completion of psychology-related university courses, etc.)
Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage, service, and provide student and staff support with respect to the specialised research equipment located in the Department of Psychology (e.g., virtual reality systems and a range of equipment for the measurement of psychophysiological data including heart rate variables, skin conductance, electroencephalography and pupillometry, using devices such as the VU-Ambulatory Monitoring System, BIOPAC MP150 and 160 data acquisition and analysis systems, polysomnography, and TOBII eye-tracker
Program experiments, aid in the programming of experiments, create experimental and statistical scripts, and program advanced questionnaires related to virtual reality, psychophysiological measurement, and cognitive experiments using E-prime, Python, Java, MATLAB, and Qualtrics
Manage and care for computer systems and networks in the ACSENT lab, The Hub, and Psychology Postgraduate laboratories.
Create and manage databases and manage the access and storage of data sets generated by the Department’s students and staff
Source quotes for electronic and technological equipment to be purchased by the Department; manage the budget assigned to the lab
Source and assist in appointment of junior laboratory manager; assist with student and staff supervision in research
Work together with a junior laboratory manager to ensure laboratory equipment is properly cared for, stored, used and maintained

The annual cost of employment for 2024 including benefits is between R 612, 625 and R 720, 734

To apply, please visit the View (For Internal Applicants) and View (For external Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and relevant background checks. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Mr Ian Petersen at Ian.Petersen@uct.ac.za or 021 650 2163

Closing date: 30th January 2025

Website: View

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.