[Hiring] Research Associate @Emerson College

Role Description

Join our community and experience Emerson College! The Lab for Infant + Toddler Language at Emerson (LI+TLE Lab), directed by Dr. Rhiannon Luyster, has an opening for a temporary, part-time (15 hours per week) research associate to begin October 1, 2026 (start date flexible). The research associate will be involved in a federally-funded remote (i.e., Zoom-based) study on language and communication in autistic and nonautistic children ages 6 and under.

• Recruiting research participants
• Scheduling research visits
• Completing research visits, including during evening and weekend hours
• Managing data
• Assisting with human subjects protocols
• Supporting a team of research assistants
• Performing other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: A bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders or psychology or in a related field (e.g., linguistics, social work, education).
• Required: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Required: Previous research experience.
• Required: Certified completion of training in human subjects research in CITI or a comparable program (NOTE: this can be provided to a qualified candidate upon hiring).
• Required: A problem-solving mindset. Computer-savvy and interested in learning new skills.
• Required: Highly proficient or native speaker of American English.
• Required: Experience working with autistic individuals and their families, including preschool-aged children.
• Required: Must be available for evening and weekend visits.
• Preferred: Graduate degree in communication sciences and disorders or psychology; or in a related field (e.g., linguistics, social work, education).

Requirements

• A strong academic and/or professional record.
• Robust clinical skills working with children and families, including preschoolers and autistic individuals.
• Strong professional references.
• High level of motivation; ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Physical Abilities

• This position is generally sedentary in nature, movement throughout the area is required from time to time.
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is essential.
• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping, and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding, and read fine print will be expected.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• Outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses
• Dental plans
• Generous time-off programs
• 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible
• Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings