22.4111, Jobs: Language Acquisition: Faculty Research Assistant, U of Maryland

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Subject: 22.4111, Jobs: Language Acquisition: Faculty Research Assistant, U of Maryland

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Date: 20-Oct-2011
From: Holly Nalley [hnalley at casl.umd.edu]
Subject: Language Acquisition: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Maryland, USA


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Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:30:02
From: Holly Nalley [hnalley at casl.umd.edu]
Subject: Language Acquisition: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Maryland, USA

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University or Organization: University of Maryland 
Department: Center for Advanced Study of Language
Job Location: Maryland, USA 
Web Address: http://www.casl.umd.edu
Job Rank: Researcher  

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 


Description:

The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) 
is seeking a Faculty Research Assistant (FRA) to join the CASL Aptitude for 
High-Level Language research team. The research team investigates 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, and tailoring 
language training to match learners' aptitude profiles. 

Duties: The FRA will work with the research team on all aspects of a 
research project designed to predict the likelihood of developing near-native 
proficiency in a foreign language. The FRA will assist with participant 
recruitment, scheduling, and testing as part of an on-going validation study. 
Duties will include both administrative and research tasks. Administrative 
tasks include organizing meetings, taking minutes, coordinating schedules, 
as well as assisting in the preparation of status reports, briefings, and 
technical reports. Research activities will include, but are not limited to, 
working with the 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, 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 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 the nation's 10th university-affiliated research 
center. 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.

Application: For earliest consideration, please apply online at the application 
web address listed 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:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55665 
Contact Information:
	Holly Nalley 
	Email: hnalley at casl.umd.edu 




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