JOB SUMMARY
The Department of Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is accepting applications for a Lab Manager (Research Assistant 1) in the Sign Linguistics and Language Acquisition Lab. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding. We seek a highly organized, detail-oriented leader capable of coordinating multiple research projects at the same time. The lab's research projects will focus on the analysis of the acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL) and English by deaf children and their hearing parents. Travel and non-business hours are occasionally expected.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position involves management of the day-to-day activities of the Sign Linguistics and Language Acquisition Laboratory. Duties may include supervision of student research assistants, coordination of activities across collaborating labs, communication with families participating in our research, organizing/scheduling data collection sessions, running data collection, maintaining study records training, supervising annotators, doing annotation or coding of data, preparing data for presentation, attending lab meetings, study-related email, and other tasks as directed by your supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed requirements for a B.A./B.S. (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics or a related field by start date of employment.
- Evidence of strong research-related skills, including good organization, attention to detail, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- General computer skills, and leadership potential.
- Ability to work autonomously without heavy supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluency in American Sign Language.
- Experience with ELAN software.
- Facility with database software (Excel or similar).
- Experience with recruitment.
- Website and social media skills.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, end-dated position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498311. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, names, and contact information for three (3) references.
Inquiries may be sent to Diane Lillo-Martin at: diane.lillo-martin@uconn.edu
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 8, 2024.
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