Research Assistant (Spanish Speaking) for the ChiLDS Lab Internship
The ChiLDS Lab is looking for fluent Spanish speaking undergraduate research assistants (RAs) to assist with our current Word Learning Study and future in-person studies with Spanish speaking families. In our current project, we are studying language acquisition in bilingual toddlers, ages 18-36 months. RAs will be asked to help with the recruitment, scheduling, and testing of Spanish speaking families and children. All study procedures are carried out online through Qualtrics questionnaires and zoom calls with participating families.
The ChiLDS Lab requires a minimum 2 semester commitment, for 10 hours a week.
Qualifications: Students interested in language acquisition processes in infants, students that have filled out the RA application (linked on external application), accepting positions that are fulfilling their research practicum such as for HDF majors, ULN, or Bridging Disciplines.
Career Competencies Gained:
• Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems
• Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management
If interested, please complete the RA application. For more information on our lab or the mentioned study please visit our website: http://sites.utexas.edu/childslab/word-learning-study/