13.1309, Jobs: Literacy/Applied Ling: Researcher Washington DC

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Subject: 13.1309, Jobs: Literacy/Applied Ling: Researcher Washington DC

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Date:  Thu, 9 May 2002 11:21:37 -0400
From:  "Phyllis Tate" <phyllis at cal.org>
Subject:  Literacy (Applied Ling): Researcher, Center for Applied Ling, DC USA

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Date:  Thu, 9 May 2002 11:21:37 -0400
From:  "Phyllis Tate" <phyllis at cal.org>
Subject:  Literacy (Applied Ling): Researcher, Center for Applied Ling, DC USA

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

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