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Class II - Student Research Review Assistant - 2050ST
Job ID	15164
Job Type	Storrs Campus
Employer	Enrichment Programs
Date Posted	Dec 06, 2024
Category	Research
Job Description	Work-Study Research Assistant Program Faculty Name: Dorit Bar-On Faculty Department: Philosophy General Research Focus: The Expression, Communication, and the Origins of Meaning (ECOM) research group investigates the various ways we express ourselves and communicate with others and the emergence of linguistic meaning in ontogeny and phylogeny. As these are quintessentially interdisciplinary topics, we regularly bring together scholars from diverse disciplines, such as philosophy, linguistics, psychology, anthropology, biology, and neuroscience, to engage in focused discussion of these interconnected themes. Through regular meetings, speaker series, workshops, and conferences, ECOM fosters collaboration among researchers with various backgrounds, all sharing the goal of achieving a deeper understanding of these core human capacities. Brief Position Description: As an undergraduate research assistant at ECOM, you will play a key role in organizing conferences and talks, contributing to the smooth execution of these academic events. You will also assist with research activities, particularly in conducting literature reviews to support ongoing projects. Additionally, if you have skills in website design, you will help maintain and update the ECOM website, ensuring it effectively communicates our work and events to the academic community. We are especially interested in students from philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, or related fields, as this role offers valuable experience in both research and event coordination, along with the opportunity to enhance your digital skills. As a research assistant at ECOM, you’ll have the chance to build valuable skills in both research and event coordination. You’ll learn how to conduct in-depth literature reviews, helping to shape our understanding of key topics in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics. By assisting with conferences and talks, you’ll gain hands-on experience in organizing academic events, from coordinating with speakers to managing logistics. If you have an interest in website design, you’ll also get to work on our site, learning how to present research and events in an engaging and accessible way. A "Student Research Review Assistant - 205" will assist faculty in research effort by conducting review of literature and subject material specific to research topics. A student in this position may: Compile a list of possible references from index or abstract sources Look up and check references Extract information from sources Translate or transcribe Organize and classify data Tabulate and analyze data Proofread and edit reports & research copy Prepare bibliographies and indexes Attend training sessions and staff meetings Perform miscellaneous duties as directed
Job Requirements	Job requirements - A student must: Be an undergraduate student with a federal work-study award Be able to operate a computer and/or other research equipment Have strong communication skills (verbal and written) Be able to maintain confidentiality Complete required research reflections and a professional development experience Meet with an OUR staff member for one advising appointment each semester to discuss learning, goals, and next steps Must be an undergraduate student majoring in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, or a related field. Ability to conduct thorough literature reviews, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and synthesis of academic materials. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for coordinating with event speakers, team members, and managing public-facing content. Must be available to work approximately 6-7 hours per week, with some flexibility to accommodate key event dates. Specific times will be discussed during the interview process. Preferred qualifications: Interest in or experience with organizing academic events, such as conferences and talks, is preferred. Basic proficiency in website design and maintenance is desirable but not required. Some background in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or linguistics
Available Openings	2
Hours	6.0 to 7.0 hours per week
Compensation	$16.50/hour
Time Frame	Spring
Contact Name	Jodi Eskin
Contact Email	N/A
Work Location	N/A
Phone	860-486-7939
Fax	860-486-0222

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