Research Assistant
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, speech pathology, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience such that one can perform beginning level research in psychology.
Experience Required:
• Demonstrated experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs, and the ability to learn new technical skills quickly. (Working knowledge)
• Must have flexible schedule – weekend and evening hours are regularly needed. (Working experience)
• Ability to supervise undergraduate students. (Working experience)
• Experience working with children between the ages of 5-12 (Working experience)
• Ability to perform and score standardized clinical assessments of language and cognition, or to rapidly learn those skills. (Working Experience)
• Ability to use or rapidly learn to use eye-tracking hardware and software (including data processing). (Working Experience)
• Must have valid driver’s license and the ability to meet University Driving Policy standards.
Desired Qualifications:
• At least 6 months research experience in psychology, speech pathology or education, preferably in cognitive or developmental psychology. (Working Experience)
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills. (Basic experience)
• Experience with audio equipment, speech processing or speech synthesis packages, and/or acoustic analysis. (Working knowledge)
• Experience with computer programming (any language). (Working knowledge)
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, and/or Microsoft Access. (Working knowledge)
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days (December 19, 2018 – January 2, 2019). This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. For questions or additional information, please contact Jamie Klein-Packard, jamie-klein-1@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
