28.5261, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Lab Manager / Junior Research Associate, New York University

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Subject: 28.5261, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Lab Manager / Junior Research Associate, New York University

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Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:08:59
From: Ailis Cournane [cournane at nyu.edu]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Lab Manager / Junior Research Associate, New York University, USA

 
University or Organization: New York University 
Department: Department of Linguistics
Job Location: New York, USA 
Web Address: https://wp.nyu.edu/childlanguagelab/
Job Title: Lab Manager/Junior Research Associate
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics 


Description:

The Child Language Laboratory at New York University, directed by Dr. Ailís
Cournane, invites applications for a one-year full-time lab manager position,
starting Sept 1, 2018. Our lab focuses on semantic and syntactic development
in typically developing children. We use a variety of corpus and experimental
methods both in the lab and at local daycares. Under supervision of Dr.
Cournane, the lab manager’s tasks will include aiding with the development of
research, administration and project management, and recruiting and running
participants. The weighting of tasks is subject to expertise and to lab needs.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an interested and committed
individual to get guidance and experience with lab-based cognitive science
research.
 
Requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
(Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Communication Disorders, Psychology, Computer
Science, or similar) in hand by start date. The candidate must have excellent
interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills and be a proactive and
engaged learner with a professional and developed work ethic.

The ideal candidate has basic (or better) computer programming and statistical
skills (R), has experience working with toddlers and preschool aged children,
is proactive and comfortable interacting with families, teachers, and
preschool directors, and has advanced undergraduate cognitive development,
syntax and/or semantics background. Valuable skills and experiences include:
prior research experience (especially with eye-tracking and/or behavioural
tasks), training in linguistic theory, and experience with science outreach
and public engagement. 

New York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New York University is
committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of
its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth (or related medical condition), sexual
orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression,
marital, parental or familial status, caregiver status, national origin,
ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, age,
disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim
status, unemployment status, or any other legally protected basis. Women,
racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender
identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
for vacant positions at all levels.



Application Deadline: 22-Jan-2018 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/47711 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Ailís Cournane 
	Email: cournane at nyu.edu 


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