Part time paid research assistant position for a project
aging and stroke.
Description:
Seeking a part-time (15-30 hours per week, $15/hour) research assistant (RA) to work on a project on language 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 UMD, 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:
Responsibilities will include assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, data management, and potentially data analysis. Hours are flexible, but note that the position does require at least some in-person work (following UMD protocols) and some of the work can be completed remotely. The position can start immediately and will continue through the summer, with the possibility of extending into the Fall semester.
Required 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 Qualifications: - Prior lab/research experience - Background in communication disorders, disabilities, or health-care settings
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
