Project Manager/Research Assistant II Non-Lab

21-Mar-2022

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

56687BR

Job Summary

The Meaning and Modality Lab at the Harvard University Department of Linguistics is seeking a Research Assistant/Lab Manager for research in experimental semantics and pragmatics, using behavioral methods/linguistics surveys. The RA/Lab Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating projects related to an NSF-funded grant on semantics and pragmatics in both spoken and sign languages as well as gesture, as well as other projects relating to experimental linguistics study of meaning.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Creative work with video editing software and experimental survey software, including:
  • running the cameras and hardware
  • significant counterbalancing and design
• Coordinating recruitment and payments for experimental participants
• Assisting with data analysis
• Training undergraduate assistants
• Maintaining and coordinating lab equipment and use of lab office space
• Organizing weekly lab research meetings and social events, and guest speaker visits
• Communications with IRB and interpreting coordinator

Basic Qualifications

• Basic level American Sign Language
• Basic web skills (maintaining websites, spreadsheets)

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• An intellectual interest in research in linguistics, cognitive science or psychology, as evidenced by previous coursework or any other means
• Fluency in American Sign Language
• Experience with video editing and surveys
• Event organizing
• Coursework in semantics, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, sign language linguistics, Deaf studies, statistics
• Comfortable with independent problem solving and well-organize

Working Conditions

Will need to be present at the Harvard Square location at least 3 days/week (publicly accessible by red line T stop).

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . 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/ . 

Additional Information

This is a grant funded, 12 month term position.

All final offers will be made by FAS HR

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

403113 Research Assistant II Non-Lab

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

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