24.2633, Jobs: English; Spanish; Applied Ling; Lang Acq; Psycholing; Syntax: Researcher, Smith College

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Subject: 24.2633, Jobs: English; Spanish; Applied Ling; Lang Acq; Psycholing; Syntax: Researcher, Smith College

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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:31:08
From: Athulya Aravind [aaravind at smith.edu]
Subject: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics; Syntax: Researcher, Smith College, Massachusetts, USA

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University or Organization: Smith College 
Department: Psychology
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Web Address: http://www.smith.edu/psychology/faculty_jdevilliers.php
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Spanish (spa) 

Description:

Position Summary: 
Prepare testing materials and conduct experiments on language acquisition in
children in the refinement of a novel assessment test for 3-5 year olds in
English and Spanish. Responsible for assisting in stimulus design, recruiting
children and schools in accord with appropriate human subjects procedures,
communicating with parents and teachers, and traveling to test in nursery
schools, Head Starts, and day care centers. Maintain and manage records and
consent forms and ensure data is accurately recorded and secured. Responsible
for making contacts with likely testing sites in schools and daycares in a
wide radius of Northampton, establishing and maintaining contacts and
correspondence with principals, teachers and parents. Research involves
coordination of four different sites: University of Delaware, Temple
University, Laureate Learning systems in Burlington VT, and Smith College,
requiring regular communication.

Responsibilities:

Data Collection: Conduct studies at Smith College and other area preschools
possibly within a 50 mile radius. Negotiate testing times with the schools as
well as testing children.

Data Management: Transcribe and code videotapes of children. Enter data into
Excel and Filemaker Pro databases, conduct statistical tests using SPSS
software, and create summaries of data sets in graphic and table form.
Correspond and share data across research sites, set up conference calls,
prepare talks and posters.

Laboratory Management: Manage the IRB status of experimental studies,
supervise and coordinate undergraduate research assistants. Organize, store,
and maintain testing materials, videotapes, supplies and equipment (e.g.,
laptops).

Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education or Linguistics, with training in
language acquisition and developmental psychology in particular, rigorous
experimental design training and statistics, and hands-on experience with
preschool children.

Skills: 
Strong organizational, managerial and interpersonal skills needed. Knowledge
of Spanish is an important asset. Must hold a valid driver’s license, have own
transportation and be willing to travel to preschool sites.

Additional:
This is a grant-funded, limited-term position with the possibility of renewal.
Smith College is an equal opportunity employer.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.smith.edu/postings/4241 
Contact Information:
	Athulya Aravind 
	Email: aaravind at smith.edu 





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