RA position in Language Acquistion

[Danielle Matthews]

Hi,

We are looking for an RA to run language acquisition studies in 
Manchester, U.K
and would be very grateful if you would forward the following to anyone 
who may
be interested.

Many thanks,
Danielle Matthews

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The University of Manchester
Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences
School of Psychological Sciences
Research Assistant
(REF: MHS/417/06)

Salary range £21,467 - £24,886 per annum


Your main role would be to conduct experiments designed by members of the Max
Planck Child Study Centre. This will involve piloting, recruitment of
participants, developing ethical approval applications, liaison with nurseries
and schools, conducting experiments, transcription and data analysis. You may
also be required to assist with the documentation of the naturalistic child
language data collection that is undertaken at the Centre.


As a graduate with a background in psychology or related disciplines you will
have experience of working with young children and the ability to communicate
successfully with parents and teachers.


Starting date 1 December 2006 (negotiable), for a period of 12 months, 
with the
possibility of renewal.


Informal enquiries to the Director of the Centre, Professor Elena Lieven by
email (lieven at eva.mpg.de) or to the Centre Coordinator, Dr. Danielle Matthews
by phone (0161-275-2594) or email (danielle.matthews at manchester.ac.uk).


Application forms and further particulars are available at
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/news/vacancies or from the Directorate Human
Resources, The Chisholm Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road,
Manchester, M13 9PL. Tel: ++44 (0) 161 275 8835, email:
Mhs-hr at manchester.ac.uk.


Quote ref MHS/417/06. Closing date: Midday Monday 6th November 2006. 
Interviews
will be held on Friday 17th November 2006.


The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and
will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its
community.

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Dr Danielle Matthews
Max Planck Child Study Centre Co-ordinator
School of Psychological Sciences
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
U.K.
Tel: 44 (0)161 275 2594
Email: danielle.mattthews at manchester.ac.uk
Web: http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/staff/84838