<div dir="ltr">Dear colleagues,<div><br></div><div>With apologies for cross-posting, please share with recent or soon-to-be-recent undergrads, and please reach out with any questions.</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div>Roman</div><div><br></div><div>-------------</div><div><br></div><div>


















<p class="m_7058811576900627893gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Research Assistant<span>                     <wbr>                     </span><span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="m_7058811576900627893gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Brown University<span></span></span></b></p>

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Island<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p class="m_7058811576900627893gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
brand-new Brown Language and Thought Lab, directed by Dr. Roman Feiman, is
seeking a full-time Research Assistant to start in August, 2018. Review of
applications will begin immediately.<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="m_7058811576900627893gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The lab will conduct research with adults, children, and infants, investigating language
comprehension, language acquisition, and conceptual development. Because this
is the inaugural year of the lab, the position offers an opportunity to take an
instrumental role in shaping a new intellectual community, working closely with
Dr. Feiman. The lab will be embedded in a thriving broader research environment:
the department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences at Brown
University, which is a multidisciplinary community that takes complimentary
approaches to the study of mind, brain, behavior, and language. The ideal
candidate would be on the path to graduate study in these fields, be
intellectually engaged, highly organized, and eager to take on both the
academic and administrative challenges of getting a new lab started.<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="m_7058811576900627893gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
Research Assistant's primary responsibilities will include<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> managing and leading research projects in the lab:
designing studies, preparing stimuli, recruiting and testing infants, children
and adults, coding data, assisting with data analysis, and participating in the
preparation of research for publication. On the administrative side,
responsibilities will include setting up and maintaining systems for data and
resource management and communication within the lab, training and overseeing
undergraduate assistants, coordinating the use of space, organizing meetings,
and assisting with grant management and IRB documentation.</span><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="m_7058811576900627893gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Qualifications:<span></span></span></b></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Bachelor
of Arts/Science in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, or related
fields<span></span></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Prior
experience working in a lab, working with children, and managing others<span></span></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Strong
organizational skills, attention to detail<span></span></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Proficiency
with Word, Excel, Powerpoint<span></span></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience
conducting independent research (e.g. an honors thesis project, an independent
study) is strongly preferred, but not required.<span></span></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience
with eyetracking, and knowledge of R, Python, Amazon Mechanical Turk (AMT), CHILDES
and CLAN, E-Prime, Matlab, Filemaker, OSF, and Slack, are all preferred but not
required.<span></span></span></p>

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and To Apply</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">,
please use this link to the position on Brown’s Career Site:<span></span></span></p>

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apply for the position and to submit their resume, cover letter and any related
documents.<span>  </span>Please check the status of
your application through the account you create when you apply.<span></span></span></p>

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offers of employment are contingent upon consent to criminal background
screening check and education verification with results satisfactory to Brown.<span></span></span></p>

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fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA
employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does
not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status,
disability, or any other legally protected status.<span></span></span></p>

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better at:<span>  </span></span><a href="http://www.brown.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">www.brown.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">)<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="m_7058811576900627893gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Brown
is an Ivy League University located in Providence, Rhode Island, comprised of
undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of
Public Health, School of Engineering, and the School of Professional
Studies.<span>  </span>With its talented and motivated
student body and accomplished faculty, Brown is a leading research university
that maintains a particular commitment to exceptional graduate and
undergraduate instruction.<span>  </span>Brown is
frequently recognized for its global reach, many cultural events, numerous
campus groups and activities, active community service programs, highly
competitive athletics, and beautiful facilities located in a richly historic
urban setting.<span></span></span></p>

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offers competitive benefits such as a generous retirement plan and education
programs; details are available at:<span>  </span></span><a href="http://www.brown.edu/about/administration/human-resources/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">http://www.brown.edu/about/<wbr>administration/human-<wbr>resources/</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>





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