• Sign Linguistics Research Assistant - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Kocab Lab in the Department of Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University seeks a **_Sign Linguistics_** **_Research Assistant_** . Under the supervision of the faculty investigator, the Research Assistant is responsible for annotating/glossing sign language datasets and recruiting American Sign Language (ASL) signing participants for online experiments. This is a casual hourly position dependent on availability of project funding.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Annotate/gloss sign language datasets.

    + Write and maintain a coding manual for each dataset.

    + Assist with recruiting signing participants, including D/deaf signers, for online studies.

    + Assist with scheduling signing participants, including D/deaf signers, for online studies.

    + Design training materials for annotating sign language datasets.

    + Provide training in sign language annotation.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Fluency in American Sign Language and English (i.e., manual and written communication) is essential. (Note: This position does not require certification as an interpreter.)

    + Knowledge of sign linguistics.

    + Experience with annotating/glossing sign language data.

    + Basic computer skills and proficiency.

    + Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

    + Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Coursework or a degree in ASL or another sign language linguistics.

    + Previous research experience in experimental psychology, linguistics, or cognitive science.

    + Previous experience working as part of the ASL/Deaf/HoH community.

    + Previous experience with scheduling.

     

    Classified Title: Research Assistant

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sign Linguistics Research Assistant

    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

    Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

     

    Schedule: 12 hrs/wk; schedule may vary seasonally

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: Cognitive Science

    Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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