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</style><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Research assistant positions are available in the Language Acquisition Research Center</span></pre><pre style="">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">(LARC) at Hunter College of the City University of New York, directed by Virginia Valian.<br><span style=""></span>LARC investigates first and second language acquisition in young children and adults, as<br>
well as artificial language learning, computer modeling of acquisition, and language use.<span style=""><br></span>We use a wide variety of techniques and materials to answer basic questions about syntactic <br>competence and performance.<span style=""> </span>For more information about LARC, see <a href="http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/littlelinguist">www.hunter.cuny.edu/littlelinguist</a></span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Funding is anticipated through June 2010.<span style=""> </span>Both part-time and full-time options are</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">possible. <span style=""> </span>Bilingual or multilingual applicants, one of whose languages is Spanish,</span></pre><pre style="">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Chinese, or Japanese are particularly encouraged to apply to work on a study with </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">bilingual children and adults.<span style=""> </span>The positions are open until filled, starting 1 May 2009.</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Applications will not be considered or acknowledged if they lack a cover letter that</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">specifically addresses the preferred qualifications as well as the other items listed at the</span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">end of this description.<span style=""> </span>Generic cover letters will result in immediate elimination of an </span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">application.</span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> </span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Assistants on the projects at LARC:</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">*<span style=""> </span>Record, transcribe, and analyze child and adult learners' spontaneous speech</span></pre>
<pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">*<span style=""> </span>Develop materials for use in production and comprehension tasks</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">*<span style=""> </span>Perform studies with child and adult participants</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">*<span style=""> </span>Analyze spontaneous speech data and experimental data</span></pre>
<pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">*<span style=""> </span>Recruit child and adult participants</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">*<span style=""> </span>Supervise students and interns working on the projects</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">*<span style=""> </span>Keep the laboratory running smoothly</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">LARC work involves constant contact with children, parents and other caregivers,</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">adolescent and adult participants, daycare and nursery school workers, and instructors of</span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">adults learning English as a second language.<span style=""> </span>It also requires the coordination of many</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">different activities.<span style=""> </span>Assistants' patience, courtesy, reliability, and maturity are thus</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">important.<span style=""> </span>Assistants must work well with children, adolescents, and adults; understand</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">and accommodate the concerns and needs of children and caregivers; respect individuals</span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">from a range of different backgrounds; and be highly organized, reliable, and punctual.</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Qualifications:</span></pre>
<pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* BA preferred but college students will be considered</span></pre><pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* Preferred languages in addition to native fluency in English:<span style=""> </span>Spanish, Chinese, Japanese</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* Preferred major:<span style=""> </span>psychology, cognitive science, or linguistics</span></pre><pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* Preferred coursework:<span style=""> </span>cognitive psychology, experimental psychology, statistics, <br>developmental psychology, basic syntax, cognitive science, language acquisition</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* Preferred research experience:<span style=""> </span>previous laboratory research, if possible including transcribing<br>
speech; work with two-year-olds</span></pre><pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* Preferred computer skills:<span style=""> </span>basic word-processing skills, database management, graph and slide<br>
presentation, modeling, website maintenance; ability to program in E-prime or similar experimental<br>design packages</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* Preferred statistical skills:<span style=""> </span>knowledge of computer packages such as SPSS</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* Preferred other skills:<span style=""> </span>videotaping and incorporation of videos into slides and other formats</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Salary:<span style=""> </span>$16-$23 per hour, depending on experience, background, and skills <br style="">
</span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled, starting 1 May 2009.</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">To apply, please visit the website: </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"><br>
</span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=REA-786">http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=REA-786</a><br>
</span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">and click on “Apply Now”.<span style=""> </span>Please fill</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> out the Contact Information and any other</span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">information you wish to disclose.<span style=""> </span>Do <b>not</b> upload a résumé and cover letter.<span style=""> </span></span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Instead, please submit by e-mail, in a single message:<span style=""> </span></span></pre>
<pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* a cover letter, which summarizes your specific qualifications for this position</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* a résumé or curriculum vitae</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* a transcript (unofficial is acceptable)</span></pre>
<pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* a summary list of relevant courses and grade in each</span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* a description of your background in a language other than English language</span></pre>
<pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* a description of previous work with young children </span></pre><pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* a description of computer skills and research experience </span></pre>
<pre style="text-indent: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* SAT or GRE scores (unofficial is acceptable)</span></pre><pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">* names of two faculty who have agreed to send a letter of recommendation that will </span></pre><pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"><span style=""> </span>address your research skills or promise; ask those faculty to e-mail their letters<span style=""> </span></span></pre>
<pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US"> </span></pre><pre style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">Send applications materials to:<span style=""> </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:little.linguist@hunter.cuny.edu">little.linguist@hunter.cuny.edu</a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";" lang="EN-US">.</span></pre>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Virginia Valian<br>Distinguished Professor<br>Department of Psychology, Hunter College<br>PhD Programs in Linguistics and Psychology, CUNY Grad Center<br><a href="mailto:vvvstudents@gmail.com">vvvstudents@gmail.com</a><br>
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