Research Associate-Fixed Term

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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: Human Development & Family Studies - Css 10038324
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, 1/2 Time (50-64.9%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly

Dr. Sarah N. Douglas in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks a half-time Post-doctoral Research Fellow to support a collaborative IES funded research team in their development and testing an intervention for Speech Language Pathologists and family members to support children who use augmentative and alternative communication. The fellow will support recruitment, data collection, data analysis, presentations, and publications.

See the grant description at https://ies.ed.gov/funding/grantsearch/details.asp?ID=5891  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate

Applicants should have an earned doctoral degree in child development, special education, or related field by date of hire.

Exceptions to the above degree requirements will be considered for the following: All But Dissertation (ABD) candidates are encouraged to apply. Must have satisfactory completion of the Ph.D. dissertation defense/orals by date of hire with minimal revisions needed that are expected to be completed within three to six months of start date.

Experience in the area of augmentative and alternative communication and developmental and communication related disabilities is expected. Candidate should also have experience with single case research design, data collection, and supervision of research assistants.

Ideal applicants will also have a strong publication record, effective communication skills, and ability to work as a team.

Please submit a cover letter detailing your match for the position, a CV, up to three representative publications, and names and contact information for up to three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Sarah N. Douglas [email protected] .

06/11/2024

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:Jun 4, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Jun 4, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time