33.2530, Jobs: Russian; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Research Associate in Second Language Acquisition, Penn State University

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Subject: 33.2530, Jobs: Russian; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Research Associate in Second Language Acquisition, Penn State University

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Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:23:04
From: Jialing Wang [juw526 at psu.edu]
Subject: Russian; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Research Associate in Second Language Acquisition, Penn State University, University Park, PA, USA

 
University or Organization: Penn State University 
Department: Applied Linguistics
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: https://aplng.la.psu.edu/
Job Title: Research Associate in Second Language Acquisition
Job Rank: Other; Research Associate

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Russian (rus)

Description:

The Center for Language Acquisition at The Pennsylvania State University is
currently recruiting a part-time Research Associate to contribute to research
in second language acquisition. This opening will involve designing, carrying
out, and analyzing experiments about second language learning, especially of
Russian and other less commonly taught languages (e.g., Korean).

Job Duties: 
 - Contribute to the development, design, and execution of research projects
in second language acquisition, including of Russian, under general direction
of Dr. Kevin McManus.
 - Recruit and schedule participants for experiments.
 - Initiate or contribute to data analysis for use in technical reports,
documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations.
 - Draft protocols, abstracts, and consent forms connected with research
projects.
 - Train users and other employees in equipment operation, research
techniques, data recording functions.

Requirements and Qualifications: 
 - Undergraduate degree in one of the following disciplines: (applied)
linguistics, second language studies, (cognitive) psychology, education,
Russian (or related) - MA (or equivalent) in one or more of: (applied)
linguistics, second language studies, (cognitive) psychology, education,
Russian (or related).
 - Expertise in Russian.
 - Knowledge of a range of research methods (including transcription, testing
and measurement in second language acquisition research), research designs
(including experimental designs), and quantitative data analysis (e.g., R) and
software (e.g., EPrime, FindingFive, or similar data collection platforms).
 - Experience carrying out both independent and collaborative research and
writing for publication.
 - Experience working with and/or conducting research with second language
learners.
 - Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, using a range of
media and networks for dissemination

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment
to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe
one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

For more information and to apply, please visit the application link below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/University-Park-Campus/Part-Time---Second-Language-Acquisition---Research-Associate_REQ_0000034477-1 
Contact Information:
	Kevin McManus 
	Email: kmcmanus at psu.edu 


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