Description:
Seeking a part-time (10-20 hours per week) research assistant (RA) to
work on a project on language assessment of Spanish-English speakers,
both typical participants and those with language impairments
following stroke. The position will support Dr. Faroqi-Shah’s research
at the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of
Maryland, and is ideal for someone with a strong interest in how
people produce and understand language and in how these processes can
break down following brain damage.

Responsibilities will include assisting with participant recruitment,
data collection, data management, and data analysis. Hours are
flexible, but note that the position does require majority in-person
work and some of the work can be completed off-site (including
outreach visits).
The position can start immediately and will continue through the
summer, with the possibility of extending into the Fall semester at
least until the end of June 2023 (contingent on performance).

Hourly rate
Paid according to the department of Hearing and Speech Science’s
hourly rate for undergraduate and graduate students, as appropriate.
Non-university affiliated persons may apply as well and the rate will
be based on highest degree obtained.

Required Qualifications:
- Able to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English, orally and
in writing
- 3.0+ GPA
- Organized and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to communicate effectively with potential research
participants and make presentations in community settings

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior lab/research experience
- Background in communication disorders, disabilities, or health-care settings

How To Apply:
- Please email a short (1-2 paragraph) description of your interest
and relevant experience, a resume or CV, a copy of your (unofficial)
transcript, and contact information for two references to
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- Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis

Contact Person: Dr. Faroqi-Shah
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