[Hiring] Student Employee @University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Role Description

We are seeking applications for a part-time Student Research Assistant position as part of an NIH-funded research project in Dr. Kristen Muller’s research lab in the Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology. The project evaluates the feasibility of using eye-tracking technology to measure word understanding skills in autistic children who are non-speaking or minimally verbal. This position is an opportunity to learn about and contribute to research on autism, language assessment, and eye-tracking. This position is set to begin in Summer 2026. Start date is flexible depending on availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences, Psychology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Relevant work or clinical experience is preferred.
• Must be a student at UAMS.

Requirements

• Complete training modules for eye-tracking hardware and software.
• Help administer behavioral, cognitive, and language assessments to autistic children.
• Assist with community advisory board meetings.
• Assist with data collection and data entry.
• Collaborate with research team members.
• Prepare materials to utilize during eye-tracking assessments.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work 10 hours a week.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the project.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
• Merchant Discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

Company Description

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.