Job: Research associate, National Literacy Panel, Center for Applied Lingustics

[McGinnis, Scott]

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
FAX:  (202) 362-3740
	Job Order 02-02

Research Associate
National Literacy Panel



Hours per week: 35 hours per week (full time)

Initial Appointment:  June, 2002 through June, 2003.  Additional appointment possible depending upon funding.
                                           
Salary: $40,000 to $44,000 FTE per annum depending upon qualifications

Basic Function:  Responsible for assisting with the research of a 12-member panel of experts convened to prepare a synthesis of the research on the development of literacy in language minority students.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•	Work with panel subcommittees to identify and secure research documents
•	Survey, review, and code research articles, books, and dissertations
•	Assist in writing research reports, articles, and other project-related products
•	Work with database developer to prepare searchable database of research references
•	Perform other project tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Ph.D. in field related to literacy and/or research design and methodology e.g., psycholinguistics, psychology, educational psychology (ABD will be considered).

Experience: Must have expertise in educational research design and methodology, preferably in both quantitative and qualitative design and methodology. Experience in literacy research is highly desired, especially second language literacy research. Expertise in using technology, especially in working with databases, required. Must be flexible, organized, and have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. 

NOTE: The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment.
CAL has an excellent benefits package.

IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO ABOVE ADDRESS, ATTN: Recruitment 02-02, or respond by e-mail to ann at cal.org