Student Research Assistant Position – Auditory Neuroscience Lab - IE

Working Title: Student Research Assistant Position Auditory Neuroscience Lab - IE

State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type:Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100239 - Dean - CHBS

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.00

Is this a JMU only positionN/A

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:09/17/2025

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders James Madison University
The Auditory Neuroscience Lab (PI: Dr. Lars Rogenmoser) is seeking two motivated undergraduate or graduate students to join our team as Research Assistants (RAs) for a project on hearing health in musicians.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:
Recruiting and scheduling participants (primarily musicians)
Performing hearing and physiological testing (audiometry ABR OAEs EEG)
Administering questionnaires on hearing health and musical background
Data entry management and preliminary analysis
Commitment & Hours:
Approximately 20 hours per week for 16 weeks (one semester)
Testing about 510 participants per week
Schedule is flexible and total hours are negotiable but all work must be completed by April 2026.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
Enrolled JMU undergraduate or graduate student (CSD Audiology Psychology Biology Neuroscience or related fields)
Interest in neuroscience audiology hearing health or music cognition
Strong organizational and communication skills
Reliability professionalism and attention to detail
Prior lab or research experience is a plus but not required training will be provided

Additional Posting Information:

Benefits:
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge auditory neuroscience methods
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
Potential for independent projects co-authorships and conference presentations
Compensation: $13/hour
How to Apply:
Please send a brief statement of interest and your availability to Madyson Hedge () with the subject line:
Research Assistant Application Your Name
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degree-seeking students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

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Reasonable Accommodation:

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