Student Research Assistant

Updated: about 4 hours ago
Location: Chapman, NEBRASKA
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Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information


Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/34516
Job Number SE43124

Position Information


Department or Unit Name Comm. Sciences & Disorders
Position Headcount 1
Position Title Student Research Assistant
Academic Year Academic Year 2024-25
Term or Semester All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range $16.50 - $16.50
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? Rinker
Approved Supervisor Dr. Zed Sehyr
Supervisor Email [email protected]

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx )


Desired Start Date 08/01/2024
Projected End Date 05/25/2025
Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs

Position Summary Information


Job Description Summary
The Research Assistant will assist the PI, Dr. Zed Sehyr, with managing research studies with deaf/hard-of-hearing and hearing adults focusing on neurobiology of language and reading. In summary, the student will assist with human subject recruitment, running behavioral and/or EEG experiments and participate in community engagement and outreach. The RA will assist with analyses and interpretation of data, writing up methods, preparing materials for conference presentations or publications. The assistant will attending regular lab meetings in person and team meetings online and will be expected to follow lab protocols and documenting procedures. Student RAs are encouraged to participating in student research symposia or conferences or develop and lead independent research projects.
Responsibilities
Duties & responsibilities may include: 1) Coordinating administrative aspects of the study including maintaining IRB protocol and subject recruitment. 2) Developing tasks in experimental software 3) Maintenance of confidential records. 4) Participant recruitment and scheduling, this includes community outreach to increase participant recruitment. 5) Assistance during data collection 6) Data entry and processing. 7) Assistance with data analysis. 8) Managing study payment incentives to participants. 9) Training other students in the lab to ensure they follow exact study protocols. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Computer competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong organizational skills. Strong English communication skills Ability to think critically and synthesize information from various sources Proven ability to carry out duties in a timely manner
Desired Qualifications
Interest in working with large existing data sets. Competency in American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information


Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS