assessment of Spanish-English speakers, both typical participants and those with language impairments following stroke. The position will support Dr. Faroqi-Shah’s research at the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland, and is ideal for someone with a strong interest in how people produce and understand language and in how these processes can break down following brain damage.
Responsibilities:
-Assisting with participant recruitment-Data collection
-Data management
-Data analysis
-Hours are flexible, but note that the position does require majority in-person work and some of the work can be completed off-site (including outreach visits).
Qualifications:
-Able to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English, orally and in writing
3.0+ GPA
-Organized and detail oriented
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively
-Ability to communicate effectively with potential research participants and make presentations in community settings
-Preferred qualification: Prior lab/research experience
-Preferred qualification: Background in communication disorders, disabilities, or health-care settings
The position can start immediately and will continue through the summer, with the possibility of extending into the Fall semester (contingent on performance).
3.0+ GPA
-Organized and detail oriented
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively
-Ability to communicate effectively with potential research participants and make presentations in community settings
-Preferred qualification: Prior lab/research experience
-Preferred qualification: Background in communication disorders, disabilities, or health-care settings
The position can start immediately and will continue through the summer, with the possibility of extending into the Fall semester (contingent on performance).
How To Apply:
Please email a short (1-2 paragraph) description of your interest and relevant experience, a resume or CV, a copy of your (unofficial) transcript, and contact information for two references to yfshah@umd.edu- Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
