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Research Assistant II

Employer
Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 29, 2022

Job Details

Job Summary

Phonetics and Phonology Lab at the Harvard University Department of Linguistics is seeking a Research Assistant/Lab Manager for research in experimental phonetics and phonology, using behavioral methods/linguistics surveys. The RA/Lab Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating projects related to an NSF-funded grant on phonetics and phonology of speech and gesture across different languages and dialects. as well as other projects relating to experimental linguistics study of phonetics and phonology.

Auto req ID

59895BR

Job Code

403113 Research Assistant II Non-Lab

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Research Assistant II

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

053

Time Status

Full-time

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Basic Qualifications

College background or equivalent experience, preferably in the field of specific research study. One to two years related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Intellectual interest in linguistics/cognitive science, as evidenced by previous coursework or any other means. Basic web skills (maintaining websites, spreadsheets). Comfortable with independent problem solving. Well-organized. Experience with the following technology: Python programming, acoustic analysis, Praat software, ELAN software.

Additional Information

All formal written offers will be made by FAS HR.

Department

Linguistics

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Job Function

Research

Position Description

Assisting with data collection

· Recruiting participants

· Administering experimental tasks

· Coordinating collection of survey data

· Overseeing participant payments

· Helping to refine data collection materials as needed

Administrative assistance

· Filing, updating, and maintaining lab IRB protocols

· Coordinating human subjects training for new lab members

· Book travel for PI and lab members

· Coordinate visa documentation for PI and lab members for

fieldtrips

· Maintaining lab hardware

· Maintaining/updating lab software

· Ordering lab supplies as necessary

· Maintaining cleanliness of the lab

Training Research Assistants

· Training in software for speech and gesture annotation and

analysis

Assistance with data processing and analysis

· Process numerical data resulting from lab studies

· Create graphs/visualizations from numerical data

Organizing weekly lab research meetings and social events, and

guest speaker visits

· Involves the whole lab, and is a bigger weekly meeting

· Organizing food, timing and scheduling, getting everybody

in the room

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

This position requires on-campus presence 5 days per week.

COVID Vaccine Policy: The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated (primary series) against COVID-, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Information. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Company

 Harvard FAS

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s PhD. programs (the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872). The 40 academic departments and more than 30 centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

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