Lab Research Coordinator Position @ Michigan State University

The Lingo Lab at Michigan State University (directed by Courtney E. Venker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP) is hiring a full-time Research Coordinator. This person will play an integral role in a new, NIH-funded study on language processing and word learning in young children on the autism spectrum. They will have frequent interactions with a wonderful group of curious, committed, and supportive people, including students, researchers, and clinicians.
 

The position is ideal for a candidate who would like to gain experience in a research environment. This is a 1-year position with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities: The Research Coordinator will: 

• Coordinate day-to-day lab operations 
• Manage budget and purchase requests  
• Recruit participants and schedule research visits  
• Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate Research Assistants 
• Develop and maintain study protocols 
• Communicate with the Institutional Review Board 
• Develop stimuli for experiments 
• Assist with data collection and data entry  
• Oversee eye-gaze coding and transcription 
• Maintain lab website and newsletter 
• Help promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and a culture of respect 

Essential Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders/Speech and Hearing Sciences, Psychology, or a related field 
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Impeccable attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and seek consultation when needed 
• Dependability, trustworthiness, and cultural humility 
• Curiosity about research and evidence-based practice 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior research experience  
• Experience working with children and families 
• Web design, statistical analysis, and programming skills (e.g., in R) 

Salary & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience.  

Application: To apply for this position, please refer to posting #794048 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment opportunities website, https://jobs.msu.edu. Applicants should include 1) a letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three references. 

Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Direct questions to: Courtney E. Venker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP cvenker@msu.edu or Jenny R. Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP jrj@msu.edu  

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. 

For more information, or to apply, go to:

https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/511287/lingo-lab-research-coordinator-research-assistant-i