Graduate Research Assistant, Fragile X Lab

Position OverviewThe Fragile X Research Lab is seeking to hire a graduate research assistant at 50% FTE for a longitudinal study designed to examine outcomes for young adults with fragile X syndrome.

The research assistant will complete computerized coding of mother-child communication interactions, enter data into RedCap, check for reliability of data, and meet with the other lab staff members to resolve coding disputes. The position will also include some cross-country travel to collect data in the homes of study participants, usually around weekends. The data collection duties include administering standardized tests to young adults with fragile X syndrome, videotaping mother-child interactions, and administering interviews with the mothers of the young adults.Job Description25% - Code individual behaviors during videotaped mother/child interactions using Noldus, a behavior coding software.

25% - Travel with a colleague to study participants' homes across the country to collect data; this involves administering standardized tests of language and cognition, standardized protocols of narrative abilities, and video-taping mother-child interactions. Weekend travel needs vary month to month, approximately 10-14 trips per year.

20% - Maintain databases to support data collection and analyses.

15% - Score standardized tests of language, cognition, and adaptive behavior, and prepare reports detailing results of assessments for research participants.

10% - Transcribe mother's and child's conversation and code for grammatical categories using the Systematic Analysis for Language Transcripts (SALT) software.

5% - Participate in biweekly meetings with supervising staff and other members of the research team.Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a graduate program at KU, or beginning a program in Fall 2025, with no fewer than 6 credit hours for fall and spring semesters.

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Experience administering standardized tests.

Exceptional attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by the quality of application materials, and letters of reference.

Flexibility of schedule and willingness to travel nationally approximately once a month for data collection, as evidenced in application materials.Preferred Qualifications

Experience using any of the following software: SALT, Noldus The Observer XT, Excel, Word, RedCap.

Ability to work for a minimum of two years, as evidenced in application materials.

Currently enrolled in a program related to language, developmental disabilities and/or child development.

Interest in fragile X syndrome, as expressed and evidenced in application materials.Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate Instructions

Resume and cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met.

Names and contact information for 3 professional references.Position pay is equivalent of $25.80 per hour at 20 hours per week. An individual working 20 hours per week will also have the full cost of their tuition sponsored.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 6/16/2025. A review of applications will continue until a qualified candidate is identified.Contact Information to ApplicantsDara W. Allgeier, Lab Coordinator

Salary Range$25.80/hrAnticipated Start DateMonday July 21, 2025 Apply to Job

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