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<p>Dear Colleagues, <br>
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<div>The Language Learning and Meaning Acquisition (LLaMA)
Laboratory at Purdue is hiring a two research staff positions as
part of multiple ongoing NIH-funded studies on studies on
language learning and development. <br>
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<div><b>(1) Research Assistant: (details and application link here:
</b><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Research-Assistant-Social-Sciences/41360-en_US/">https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Research-Assistant-Social-Sciences/41360-en_US/</a><b>)
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<p data-start="280" data-end="593">This position offers an
opportunity to gain hands-on experience in longitudinal research
on language development in children at risk for language
disorders. It is well suited for individuals preparing for
graduate training or seeking to build sustained experience in a
collaborative, research-focused environment. The Research
Assistant will contribute to a multi-year project that integrates
psycholinguistic methods, data analytic approaches, and
standardized assessments to examine language development
trajectories. Core responsibilities include participant
recruitment, data collection and management, and community
outreach, with direct engagement with children and families. This
role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills,
attention to detail, and the ability to support consistent,
high-quality data collection over time. Given the longitudinal
nature of the work, candidates interested in making a multi-year
commitment are strongly encouraged. Primary responsibilities are
based at the Purdue SLHS Satellite Lab in Indianapolis, with
periodic travel to West Lafayette (approximately 1–2 times per
month) to support training and coordination across sites. Reliable
transportation between locations is required.</p>
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<p><b>(2) Research Associate / Project Coordinator: (details and
application link here: </b><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Research-Associate-Social-Sciences/41364-en_US/">https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Research-Associate-Social-Sciences/41364-en_US/</a><b>) <br>
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<p data-start="242" data-end="579">This position is designed for a
research professional with foundational experience in
developmental, educational, or clinical research. The role centers
on the coordination and execution of complex, multi-phase research
projects, with an emphasis on applied developmental science and
rigorous, high-quality data collection. The successful candidate
will contribute to all phases of the research lifecycle, including
study development, participant recruitment and assessment, data
management, and research communication. This role requires strong
project coordination skills, with the ability to manage timelines,
support team workflows, and ensure consistency across longitudinal
data collection efforts. Given the relationship-based nature of
this longitudinal work, the position places a strong emphasis on
building and maintaining trust with participating children and
families, as well as fostering effective collaboration within the
research team. Candidates should be skilled in communicating with
diverse audiences, highly organized, and attentive to detail.
Ideal candidates will also demonstrate proficiency with research
management systems, adaptability in iterative task development and
piloting, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in dynamic
research environments. This role offers the opportunity to
contribute meaningfully to ongoing studies while supporting
innovation in research design and implementation.</p>
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<div>Individuals in both of these positions will receive ongoing
training and are encouraged to participate in professional
development and project development that is tailored to their
interests and goals. Ideal start date would be in May-July 2026,
but earlier or later start dates could be considered. <br>
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<div>Application review will begin April 1st, 2026, and continue
until the position is filled. <br>
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<div>Please feel free to reach out with questions to me directly at <a href="mailto:aborovsky@purdue.edu" target="_blank" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">borovsky@purdue.edu</a></div>
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<div>Arielle <br>
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Arielle Borovsky, PhD
Professor and Associate Head of Research
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Purdue University
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