24.1015, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Language Acq: Researcher, The University of Maryland

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Subject: 24.1015, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Language Acq: Researcher, The University of Maryland

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Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:49:57
From: Holly Nalley [hnalley at casl.umd.edu]
Subject: Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition: Researcher, The University of Maryland, Maryland, USA

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University or Organization: The University of Maryland 
Job Location: Maryland, USA 
Web Address: http://www.casl.umd.edu
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition 

Description:

The  University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is
seeking a Faculty Research Assistant (FRA) to join its foreign language
aptitude research teams. These research teams investigate second language
acquisition, focusing in particular on: predicting success in achieving
high-level or near-native proficiency, identifying the cognitive and
perceptual abilities relevant to high-level language skills, predicting
aptitude for specific languages or linguistic features, and tailoring language
training to match learners’ aptitude profiles.

Duties: 
The FRA will work with one or more research teams on all aspects of a research
project on foreign language aptitude. Duties will include both administrative
and research tasks. They will include some subset of the following (depending
on the specific project): participant recruitment, scheduling, and testing as
part of an on-going validation study;  organizing meetings, taking minutes,
and coordinating schedules; and assisting in the preparation of status
reports, briefings, and technical reports. Research activities will include,
but are not limited to, working with a research team to develop testing
protocols, writing IRB applications, piloting and validating assessments,
managing the team library, meeting with government and military personnel,
technical editing and copyediting, as well as data collection, organization,
and analysis. Travel is required.

Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree required in a research field involving human participants
such as Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Statistics, or Program
Evaluation.  Master’s degree preferred with a concentration in Second Language
Acquisition, Language Assessment, Psychology, or Linguistics. Expertise in
Microsoft Office is required. Experience with, or willingness to learn, R,
SPSS, and LaTeX is a plus. Previous research experience assessing cognitive
and/or linguistic knowledge, with knowledge of statistical analysis, is
desirable. Candidates must be willing to be trained to perform all requisite
duties of the position and demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced,
interdisciplinary and intercultural environment.

Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain the appropriate
security clearance.

CASL, established in 2003, is one of 14 university-affiliated research centers
in the nation. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that
results in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of
government language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge
of less commonly taught languages, enhancing the acquisition and maintenance
of foreign language capability by government professionals, advancing the
capacity to use foreign language skills in government professions, and
improving the quality of human language technology. For more information,
please visit http://www.casl.umd.edu.

Compensation for this position is competitive commensurate with experience and
education, plus fantastic benefits (e.g., healthcare, excellent retirement
plans, 22 days for annual leave, 3 personal days, and 14 scheduled holiday
leave days per University schedule).

Application: 
For best consideration please apply on line by February 28, 2013 at
http://jobs.umd.edu and click on "Faculty" (direct link to the application is
given at the application website address below). You will need to create an
account and submit a cover letter, resume, list of references containing the
contact information for three professional referees, and up to three writing
samples.

The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline:  

Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58457 
Contact Information:
	Holly Nalley 
	Email: hnalley at casl.umd.edu 

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