Lingo Lab Research Assistant I
Lingo Lab Research Assistant I
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Job Description
Working/Functional Title
Lingo Lab Research Assistant
Position Summary
The Lingo Lab in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University (directed by Courtney E. Venker Ph.D. CCCSLP) is seeking a fulltime Research Assistant. The goal of the Lingo Lab ( is to understand how autistic children and children with Down syndrome learn language and how best to support language development in children who struggle. The successful candidate will have frequent interactions with a wonderful group of curious committed and supportive people. This position is ideal for a candidate who would like to gain experience in a research environment. This is a 1year position with the possibility of renewal.
The Research Assistant will play an integral role in NIHfunded research designed to understand how linguistic simplification affects language processing and word learning in autistic children and children with Down syndrome. The Research Assistant will:
- Coordinate daytoday lab operations
- Manage budget and purchase requests
- Hire train and supervise undergraduate Research Assistants
- Assist with data collection and data entry (including NIH repositories)
- Recruit participants and schedule research visits
- Develop and maintain study protocols
- Communicate with the Institutional Review Board
- Oversee eyegaze coding and transcription
- Maintain lab website and newsletter
- Help promote a lab culture of inclusion and respect
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders/Speech and Hearing Sciences Psychology or a related field
- One to Three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
- Or and equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft programs (e.g. Word Excel).
Desired Qualifications
- Prior research experience
- Experience working with children and families
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and seek consultation when needed
- Dependability trustworthiness and cultural humility
- Curiosity about research and evidencebased practice
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Applicants should include:
1) a letter of interest
2) a resume or curriculum vitae
3) contact information for three references.
Special Instructions
Direct questions to Lingo Lab: with Lab Assistant Position in the subject line.
Work Hours
STANDARD 85
Description of End Date
This is an offdated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent on funding renewal.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
