JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a Research Assistant 1 position in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the management of NIH-funded research projects investigating parent-child interaction, home language environment, psychosocial development, executive function, and language development in young children with and without hearing loss. The Research Assistant 1 will work with children and their parents and a team of researchers including undergraduate research assistants, research associates, postdocs, and faculty members. The position offers a unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in using cutting-edge head-mounted eye-tracking technology to study parent-child interaction and word learning in typically developing and deaf/hard-of-hearing toddlers who use cochlear implants and/or hearing aids.

For more information regarding the Department of SLHS please visit the Department's website at http://SLHS.uconn.edu.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collecting data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures. Working closely with families participating in projects done by the lab. Working on head-mounted and screen-based eye-tracking systems. Managing, coding, and analyzing video and time series data. Coordinating, training, and working with undergraduate research assistants. Management, coordination, and administration of lab operations. Assisting with new experimental setups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. BA or BS in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, speech and hearing sciences, or a related field.
2. Highly motivated to learn new technology, including computer programming and sensing device setup.
3. Detail oriented.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
5. Strong independent work ethic and time management.
6. Demonstrated interest in development and learning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working in a research lab with children and their families.
2. Experience with eye tracking.
3. Ability to learn and troubleshoot software and basic scripting methods (R, Matlab, Python).

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, 12-month, staff position renewed annually, based on performance and funding. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the American Association of University Professors UConn Chapter (AAUP).

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 #498643 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on December 16, 2024

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