Research Assistant position

[Ginny Mueller Gathercole]

Please pass on the following announcement to any student you know who might
be interested.  Thanks very much.
Ginny Gathercole




UNIVERSITY OF WALES, BANGOR

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

Research Assistant (half-time)

RA Grade 1B: £17,278 - £19,293 p.a. pro rata

A half-time Research Assistant is sought for work with Dr. Virginia Mueller
Gathercole.  Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or
related field is necessary.  Preference will be given to candidates with
experience collecting and analysing child language or linguistic data and
with a strong background in computer skills (e.g., data processing/entry,
word processing, and statistical analysis).  Excellent writing skills a
must.  Some knowledge of Welsh or Spanish is desirable, but not essential.
Duties will include assisting in data collection, entry, and coding, in
transcription of child language, in the statistical and qualitative
analysis of data, and in the write-up of reports, as well as providing some
administrative support.

The position is for one year in the first instance, possibly renewable.
The successful applicant will have the option of concurrently pursuing work
towards the Ph.D. degree, but this is not obligatory.

Application forms and further particulars are available from:  Personnel
Services, University of Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG.  Tel:
01248-382926/388132. e-mail: pos020 at bangor.ac.uk.  Please provide a copy of
your c.v. as well as the names of three referees with your application.

Please quote reference number 01-1/5 when applying.

Closing dates for applications: 31 August, 2001.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. Virginia C. Mueller Gathercole;
University of Wales, Bangor, LL57 2AS; phone: (44) ((0)1248) 382264;
e-mail: v.c.gathercole at bangor.ac.uk.


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Research Assistant

Job Description


1. To recruit and test participants in experiments investigating child
language development.


2. To code, transcribe, enter, and analyse child language data, both
qualitatively and quantitatively.


3. To assist in the preparation of manuscripts and reports of research.


4. To carry out administrative and office-related duties as may from time
to time be required.


5. The post holder will be answerable to the Head of School for the
efficient performance of his/her duties.









Virginia C. Mueller Gathercole, Ph.D.
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Ysgol Seicoleg                           	School of Psychology
Prifysgol Cymru, Bangor	                 	University of Wales, Bangor
Adeilad Brigantia 	 			The Brigantia Building
Ffordd Penrallt 				Penrallt Road
Bangor LL57 2AS					Bangor LL57 2AS
Cymru                                    	Wales
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