Job: Senior Research Association, National Literacy Panel, Center for Applied Linguistics

[Scott McGinnis]

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
FAX:  (202) 362-3740
	Job Order 02-01

Senior Research Associate
National Literacy Panel

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (full time)

Salary: $40,000 to $55,000 FTE per annum depending upon qualifications

Basic Function:  Assist with the coordination of and support the work 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
	*	Help organize six panel meetings
	*	Prepare quarterly progress reports
	*	Develop project website (with web consultant)
	*	Work with prime contractor staff to coordinate
activities
	*	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 (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 02-01, or respond by e-mail to ann at cal.org