Position Opening

[Helen Tager-Flusberg]

RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP POSITION
Psycholinguistics/Languague Disorders
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

We are currently seeking to hire a full-time research assistant whose
background is in psycholinguistics and/or communication disorders to work on
a program project on Clinical and Basic Studies in Autism. This
interdisciplinary research program, funded by grants from the National
Institutes of Health, addresses questions about cognitive, linguistic,
social and clinical development and the relationship between genes, brain
and behavior in autism, specific language impairment, and mental retardation. 

Major responsibilities include: 
· Collection of language, cognitive, and experimental theory of mind data
from project participants; 
· Overseeing the preparation, coding, and analyses of natural language
transcripts;
· Coding standardized language and cognitive assessments and all
experimental data;
· Organizing testing of  project participants;
· Maintaining subject, stimulus and data files;
· Data analysis, especially for language data;
· Preparation of literature reviews, and help in manuscript preparation.

Background and skills needed for this position include: 
· Bachelors degree in Psychology or related field, with coursework in
psycholinguistics; 
· Some experience with language testing;
· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills; 
· Knowledge of Windows 97, Microsoft Office; 
· Research experience in transcription and transcript coding and analysis;
· Interest and background coursework in cognitive psychology or
neuroscience, psycholinguistics, neuropsychology, and language/communication
disorders

We are seeking a mature and highly motivated person with strong interest in
the areas of the research program, who would enjoy the experience of being
involved in a large and active interdisciplinary research center.  

This full-time position includes a competitive salary and full benefits
package. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center is a non-profit Biomedical and
Psychological  Sciences Research Center which focuses on mental retardation,
and neurodevelopmental disorders.  It is located about 10 miles from
downtown Boston, and 5 miles from Harvard Square in Cambridge.

For more information, please send a cover letter, resume, and names of 3
references to:
Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D., 
Center for Research on Developmental Disorders
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, 
200 Trapelo Road, 
Waltham, MA 02452
Tel:  781-642-0181; 
Fax: 781-642-0185; 
htagerf at shriver.org
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Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D.

Please contact me at the Shriver Center:
Senior Scientist
Director, Center for Research		On Sabbatical Leave 1999-2000:
  on Developmental Disorders,		Research University Professor 
Psychological Sciences Division		Department of Psychology
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center		University of Massachusetts
200 Trapelo Road			100 Morrissey Blvd
Waltham, MA 02452			Boston, MA 02125-3393

http://www.shriver.org

email:	htagerf at shriver.org

Tel:	781-642-0181			617-287-6342
Fax:	781-642-0185			617-287-6336

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