Part-Time Research Project Manager
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
.Dr. Stark is an Assistant Professor in the Speech, Language and
Hearing Sciences Department and Program in Neuroscience at Indiana
University.Dr. Stark's research evaluates how aphasia impacts
spoken discourse (language beyond the sentence level) and, more
globally, communication, via 3 inter-related focus areas:
- (1) characterizing language produced during spoken discourse
using neuropsychological and neuroimaging methods.
- (2) identifying the extent to which spoken discourse is
supplemented by gesture.
- (3) examining how preserved inner speech (our inner narrative)
supports aphasia recovery.Dr. Stark's research increases
understanding of the fundamental aspects of spoken language and
communication from an interdisciplinary perspective by leveraging
theory and methodology derived from neuroscience, linguistics,
communication sciences and disorders, and cognitive science.More
Information about Dr. Stark's research can be found here.More
Information about the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing
Sciences at IU can be found here.The College values diversity,
equity, and inclusion as a core strength and essential element in
the success of its educational mission. For full diversity
statement, click here.More information about the College of Arts
and Sciences at Indiana University may be found here.Job
SummaryThis position will provide the right candidate with
extremely valuable research experience and a chance to grow as a
leader, investigator, and student. An ideal role for those seeking
experience before entering a graduate program or someone interested
in research and learning more about aphasia. This research is
seeking an independent researcher interested in conducting science
involving persons with aphasia (language disorder) and other brain
injuries, as well as cognitively healthy older adults. Department
Specific Responsibilities
- Leads a team of research assistants to investigate language and
gesture use in people with and without aphasia as part of a large,
NIH-funded grant project. This project is shared between Indiana
University Bloomington and Carnegie Mellon University.
- Works closely with the Principal Investigator to stay up to
date with the latest research in the field.
- Recruits and contacts new study participants via email to
schedule research sessions.
- Conducts virtual study sessions to administer cognitive
assessments and collect narrative speech samples (you will be
trained in how to administer these).
- Builds conversational rapport and communicating 1-on-1 with
people with aphasia and cognitively healthy older adults.
- Completes scoring of cognitive assessments and updating data
collection software with each participant.
- Organizes and processes video and audio data using video
compression and transcription software.
- Keeps Principal Investigator informed of the process of data
collection and subject enrollment status.
QualificationsEDUCATIONRequired
- Associate's degree in a human science or person-facing
profession, e.g., communication sciences, psychology, disability
studies, nursing, etcSKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skillsPreferred
- Adaptable knowledge of technology and a willingness to learn
new skills in programming and coding
- Knowledge of the best practices when communicating with and
working with people with communication disorders, and a willingness
to learn
- Independent and motivated working mindset to complete tasks
without direct supervision
- High level of self-discipline and time management to keep track
of scheduling and data organizationWorking Conditions / DemandsThis
role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate
a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The
position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving
around an office environment and the campus. The person in this
role must be able to perform the essential functions with or
without an accommodation.Additional InformationThis role is grant
funded and will be in place for the life of the grant and/or until
funding is exhausted.Target start date: July 1, 2024Work
LocationThis position is eligible for remote work, subject to
change in the future based on university policy and business
needs.Workspace available as needed at the IU Health Sciences
Building located at 2631 East Discovery Parkway, Bloomington,
Indiana 47408.Advertised Salary$19.00-$20.00 per hour with
retirement eligibility after working 900 hoursRole not eligible for
other benefitsWork HoursThis role will work up to 29 hours per
week.Schedule is flexible, dependent upon the work being performed,
usually Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.Benefits OverviewFor
full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array
of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: Part Time EmployeeFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Part Time
EmployeeJob Family: Part Time EmployeeClick here to learn more
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Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the
discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of
5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit
your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you
wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume
when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana
University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer
and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment based on individual
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