Research Assistant I

University of Texas at Dallas•Richardson, TX

20d

About The Position

The Language Interaction and Language Acquisition in Children ( LILAC ) Laboratory in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas seeks a motivated research staff. The research assistant will work with the principal investigator, Dr. Pumpki Lei Su ( https://bbs.utdallas.edu/faculty/detail.php?i=2082 ), to set up the new laboratory and launch several research projects related to children with autism and bilingual children. Dr. Su’s research combines observational (all-day recording), behavioral (language assessment, language sample analysis), and experimental methods (eye-tracking) to understand how children with different language experiences acquire language. This Research Assistant I position conducts research activities according to research protocol and provides technical support for the lab. They will be responsible for the documentation and maintenance of lab equipment procedures. The position requires a 1-year commitment with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years. This would be an excellent position for recent college graduates interested in gaining research training and mentoring before pursuing graduate studies in speech-language pathology (speech and hearing sciences), psychology, special education, or a related field.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member ability and desire to learn new skills
detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and goals
Demonstration of professional conduct, ethical reasoning, and cultural responsivity
Experience with Microsoft Office
Enjoy working with children and families

Responsibilities

Be actively involved in all aspects of the research process
Setting up equipment, recruiting and scheduling participants
Designing and creating experimental stimuli
Collecting data with young children and their families
Training and supervising undergraduate research assistants
Submitting and renewing IRB protocols
Assisting with data analysis and research finding disseminating via preparing manuscript and/or conference presentations
Organizing outreach activities to the local community
Lab coordinating duties such as the documentation and maintenance of lab equipment procedures according to proper protocol
Other duties as assigned