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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Holly Nalley , Language Acquisition: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Maryland, USA Message 1: Language Acquisition: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Maryland, USA Date: 20-Oct-2011 From: Holly Nalley <hnalleycasl.umd.edu> Subject: Language Acquisition: Faculty Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Maryland, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: University of Maryland Department: Center for Advanced Study of Language Job Location: Maryland, USA Web Address: http://www.casl.umd.edu Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition Description: * This position has been filled. The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is seeking a Faculty Research Assistant (FRA) to join the CASL Aptitude for High-Level Language research team. The research team investigates second language acquisition, focusing in particular on: predicting success in achieving high-level or near-native proficiency, identifying the cognitive and perceptual abilities relevant to high-level language skills, and tailoring language training to match learners' aptitude profiles. Duties: The FRA will work with the research team on all aspects of a research project designed to predict the likelihood of developing near-native proficiency in a foreign language. The FRA will assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and testing as part of an on-going validation study. Duties will include both administrative and research tasks. Administrative tasks include organizing meetings, taking minutes, coordinating schedules, as well as assisting in the preparation of status reports, briefings, and technical reports. Research activities will include, but are not limited to, working with the research team to develop testing protocols, writing IRB applications, piloting and validating assessments, managing the team library, meeting with government and military personnel, technical editing, as well as data collection, organization, and analysis. *Travel is required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required in a research field involving human participants such as Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Statistics, or Program Evaluation. Master's degree preferred with a concentration in Second Language Acquisition, Language Assessment, Psychology, or Linguistics. Expertise in Microsoft Office is required. Experience with, or willingness to learn, R and LaTeX is a plus. Previous research experience assessing cognitive and/or linguistic knowledge, with knowledge of statistical analysis, is desirable. Candidates must be willing to be trained to perform all requisite duties of the position and demonstrate an ability to work in a fast- paced, interdisciplinary and intercultural environment. Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain the appropriate security clearance. CASL, established in 2003, is the nation's 10th university-affiliated research center. Its mission is to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in improved performance on language tasks relevant to the work of government language professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge of less commonly taught languages; enhancing the acquisition and maintenance of foreign language capability by government professionals; advancing the capacity to use foreign language skills in government professions; and improving the quality of human language technology. Application: For earliest consideration, please apply online at the application web address listed below. You will need to create an account and submit a cover letter, resume, list of references containing the contact information for three professional referees, and up to three writing samples. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55665 Contact Information: Holly Nalley Email: hnalleycasl.umd.edu * This position has been filled. Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 20-Oct-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.