Job posting: Research Associate/Project Coordinator at Northwestern University

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Job posting: Research Associate/ Project Coordinator

We are seeking a researcher with to join our dynamic,
interdisciplinary research team for a fixed-term appointment in the
ArticuLab at Northwestern University. This position will work within
our team of researchers to contribute to the advancement and
development of our virtual peer system for science literacy.  Advanced
training in linguistics, psychology, education, child development,
African American studies or related field is required.  The
appointment will conclude July 31st, 2010.  More information on
current lab projects can be found at: articulab.northwestern.edu.
Contact Justine Cassell at justine at northwestern.edu or call the
ArticuLab at 847.467.4662 for additional information.


Requirements:
-         Advanced training (Masters or PhD) in Linguistics,
Psychology, Education, Computer Science, Child Development, African
American studies or a related field
-         Ability to communicate effectively with multiple project
stakeholders, including faculty, researchers, and undergraduate
students
-         Ability to quickly summarize, integrate, and implement state-
of-the-art research techniques into the current project
-         Highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented. Ability to
work independently and take leadership when needed.
-         Working directly with the PI, coordinate and manage multiple
aspects of the research process, including IRB compliance,
relationships with off-site locations, equipment procurement, and data
management
-         Ability to develop coding schemes for verbal and non-verbal
behaviors, and creative analysis techniques
-         Proficient in statistical analysis for the social/behavioral
sciences. Proficient use of at least 1 statistical software package,
e.g. SPSS, JMP, Stata, MatLab, R or other.

Responsibilities:
Working directly with the PI and technical staff, the researcher will:
-         Analyze linguistic and behavioral data using statistical
software; prepare and present analyses for publications and
presentation
-         Develop and refine coding schemas for verbal and non-verbal
behavior
-         Conduct and/or supervise data collection with children at
off-site locations
-         Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants
-         Maintain and organize inventory of video and audio data
-         Maintain IRB compliance in all data collection and aspects
of the research
-         Collaborate to produce publications and presentations of the
research work

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