Faculty Research Assistant position
Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)
University of Maryland
Description:
CASL, established in 2003, is one of 14 university-affiliated research centers in the nation. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge of less commonly taught languages, enhancing the acquisition and maintenance of foreign language capability by government professionals, advancing the capacity to use foreign language skills in government professions, and improving the quality of human language technology. For more information, please visit www.casl.umd.edu.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
-Participant recruitment, scheduling, and testing as part of an on-going validation study
-Organizing meetings, taking minutes, and coordinating schedules
-Assisting in the preparation of status reports, briefings, and technical reports
-Working with a research team to develop testing protocols
-Write IRB applications
-Pilot and validate assessments
-Manage team library
-Meet with government and military personnel
-Technical editing and copyediting
-Data collection, organization, and analysis
-Travel is required
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree required in a research field involving human participants such as Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Statistics, or Program Evaluation
-Master's degree preferred with a concentration in Second Language Acquisition, Language Assessment, Psychology, or Linguistics
-Expertise in Microsoft Office is required
-Experience with or willingness to learn R, SPSS, and LaTeX is a plus
-Previous research experience assessing cognitive and/or linguistic knowledge, with knowledge of statistical analysis
-Candidates must be willing to be trained to perform all requisite duties of the position and demonstrate an ability to work in a fast paced, interdisciplinary and intercultural environment
-Candidates must hold U.S. Citizenship and be willing to obtain appropriate security clearance
How to Apply:
For best consideration please apply on line by February 28, 2013 at http://jobs.umd.edu and click on FACULTY (direct link: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58457). You will need to create an account and submit a cover letter, resume, list of references containing the contact information for three professional referees, and up to three writing samples. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
For more information and questions contact:
Holly Nalley at
hnalley@casl.umd.edu
Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)
University of Maryland
Description:
CASL, established in 2003, is one of 14 university-affiliated research centers in the nation. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge of less commonly taught languages, enhancing the acquisition and maintenance of foreign language capability by government professionals, advancing the capacity to use foreign language skills in government professions, and improving the quality of human language technology. For more information, please visit www.casl.umd.edu.Responsibilities and Requirements:
-Participant recruitment, scheduling, and testing as part of an on-going validation study
-Organizing meetings, taking minutes, and coordinating schedules
-Assisting in the preparation of status reports, briefings, and technical reports
-Working with a research team to develop testing protocols
-Write IRB applications
-Pilot and validate assessments
-Manage team library
-Meet with government and military personnel
-Technical editing and copyediting
-Data collection, organization, and analysis
-Travel is required
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree required in a research field involving human participants such as Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Statistics, or Program Evaluation
-Master's degree preferred with a concentration in Second Language Acquisition, Language Assessment, Psychology, or Linguistics
-Expertise in Microsoft Office is required
-Experience with or willingness to learn R, SPSS, and LaTeX is a plus
-Previous research experience assessing cognitive and/or linguistic knowledge, with knowledge of statistical analysis
-Candidates must be willing to be trained to perform all requisite duties of the position and demonstrate an ability to work in a fast paced, interdisciplinary and intercultural environment
-Candidates must hold U.S. Citizenship and be willing to obtain appropriate security clearance
How to Apply:
For best consideration please apply on line by February 28, 2013 at http://jobs.umd.edu and click on FACULTY (direct link: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58457). You will need to create an account and submit a cover letter, resume, list of references containing the contact information for three professional referees, and up to three writing samples. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
For more information and questions contact:
Holly Nalley at
hnalley@casl.umd.edu
