Student Worker - Undergraduate Research Assistant - Dr. Brittany Perrine - BC
About The Position
Dr. Brittany Perrine’s Vocal Health and Voice Physiology Research Lab is seeking undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, & seniors) to join the team. This position provides hands-on experience with research methods commonly used in speech-language pathology, vocal performance, and health science fields. Students will engage directly in data collection, analysis, equipment use, and the dissemination of research findings. This role is ideal for students interested in graduate school or careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, vocal pedagogy, performance science, healthcare, or research.
Requirements
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the project start date
- Strong attention to detail and dependability
- Interest in research, clinical careers, voice science, or health-related fields
- Comfort interacting with participants and following structured protocols
- Willingness to learn new software, equipment, and research methods
- Ability to commit to a consistent weekly lab schedule
- Completion of required IRB and HIPAA trainings before start date
Nice To Haves
- Students will primarily be recruited from:
- Communication Sciences & Disorders
- School of Music (Voice, Vocal Pedagogy, Performance)
- Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (HHPR)
Responsibilities
- Participating in data collection sessions with study participants
- Conducting data analysis and learning data interpretation techniques
- Assisting with dissemination tasks (e.g., preparing conference posters, contributing to manuscripts)
- Training on hardware used in voice research and troubleshooting equipment issues
- Learning and using basic MATLAB and Praat scripts
- Working with data in Excel
- Supporting lab safety and maintaining a clean, organized workspace
- Attending and participating in lab meetings, as needed
- Developing familiarity with research methods in speech-language pathology, voice science, and related fields
- Strengthening professional writing, reading, and oral communication skills
- Learning to articulate research methods and results in a clear, professional manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
