Research Assistant in Social Sciences

Purdue University

Req Id: 41360
Job Title: Research Assistant - Social Sciences
City: West Lafayette

Job Description

Job Summary

The Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Laboratory in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Research Assistant to join our team. The Research Assistant will be responsible for recruitment and data collection for NIH-funded projects on language learning. The position involves occasional duties outside of the laboratory (1-2 x per month), which may include travel to our university laboratory in West Lafayette, IN, and participation in community recruitment and outreach activities.

This is a limited-term duration position for a single year with renewal contingent on performance and availability of funds.

What We’re Looking For

Required

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Six months of experience in a professional, volunteer, or research setting involving early childhood and/or older adults in health, cognitive, and/or language-focused research.

Skills Needed

  • A demonstrated interest in language learning.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Able to work independently and in a team.
  • Excellent time management and well-organized.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to accommodate the communication needs of individuals across different ages, individuals from a variety of backgrounds and individuals with varying communication skills.

Additional Information

  • This position is located in the SLHS Laboratory in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • This is a limited-term duration position for a single year with renewal contingent on performance and availability of funds.
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position.
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream: Professional 1
Pay Band: S120
Job Code: #20003721
Posting Start Date: 3/24/26

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