Student Employee

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d

About The Position

We are seeking applications for a part-time Student Research Assistant position as part of an NIH-funded research project in Dr. Kristen Muller’s research lab in the Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology. The project evaluates the feasibility of using eye-tracking technology to measure word understanding skills in autistic children who are non-speaking or minimally verbal. This position is an opportunity to learn about and contribute to research on autism, language assessment, and eye-tracking. This position is set to begin in Summer 2026. Start date is flexible depending on availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences, Psychology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Must be a student at UAMS.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work or clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete training modules for eye-tracking hardware and software
• Help administer behavioral, cognitive, and language assessments to autistic children
• Assist with community advisory board meetings
• Assist with data collection and data entry
• Collaborate with research team members
• Prepare materials to utilize during eye-tracking assessments
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work 10 hours a week
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the project

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level