{"id":3330285,"url":"https://alion.io/job/emerson-college-research-assistant-face-lab","title":"Research Assistant, FACE Lab","company":{"id":1757350,"name":"Emerson College","domain":"emerson.edu","url":"https://alion.io/company/emerson-edu","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":78,"open_postings":8,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.875,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":53,"computed_at":"2026-10-29T05:49:05Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Boston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":45000,"max_usd":94000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":849},"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-26","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T07:30:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Join ourcommunity and experience Emerson College!\nWe are hiring a Research Assistant for an NIH-funded project at the FACE Lab at Emerson College. The project’s aims are to identify language and communication markers that can predict conversational success and satisfaction among autistic and non-autistic adolescents. The Research Assistant will report to the FACE Lab Director and will support day-to-day operations of the project, including interactions with our partners on this grant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Connecticut (UConn). The primary research focus at the FACE Lab will be data collection in online (Zoom) conversations between autistic and non-autistic adolescents. The RA will acquire expertise in several software programs, including ELAN, manage student research assistants, and support all aspects of data collection and processing. The RA will provide a full range of administrative, logistical, and scheduling support to the Lab Director and Post-Doctoral Fellow, as well as coordinate activities and communication with our partners at CHOP and UConn. This is an important role that requires high organizational ability, strong communication and technological skills, as well as a high level of emotional intelligence. Minimum commitment is two years. This is a grant-funded position. Future commitments beyond the initial two years are contingent on continuation of grant funding.The FACE Lab is a small, collegial environment dedicated to engaging in high quality, relevant, and ecologically valid research on social communication through respectful, honest, and open communication. We aim to collaborate with and be informed by the autism and autism research communities and remain accountable to all stakeholders, including providing active mentorship and growth opportunities to all lab members.\nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES\nLead recruitment and data collection with autistic and non-autistic individuals and their families. Certified training in human subjects research regulations is provided by the College.\nParticipate in regular meetings between FACE Lab and partner labs at CHOP and UConn to provide status updates and adjust priority list of research tasks.\nImplement data processing methods, priorities, and timelines established by the research team.\nCreate online surveys, implement data processing or exporting pipelines, and create associated documentation.\nOrganize and maintain data, IRB protocols, backup systems, and documentation\nSupervise and coordinate the work of student research assistants and maintain the lab schedule.\nProvide general administrative support for project.\nGrowth opportunities in writing abstracts and presenting research at conferences.\nPerform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS - Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.\nBachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Child Development, Cognitive Science, Communication Disorders, or a related field required\nExperience using statistical and other research software, such as R/R Studio, Redcap, and Qualtrics or QuestionPro strongly preferred\n1-3 years of previous experience working with children with autism or other developmental disorders strongly preferred\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.\nHigh level of emotional intelligence and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team\nSelf-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills\nExceptional accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strong communication skills required\nPHYSICAL ABILITIES - Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\nThis position is generally sedentary in nature, movement throughout the area is required from time to time.\nAbility to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is essential.\nRepetitive 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.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.\nGeneral office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels\nCOMPENSATION\nHiring range is $22.85 - $27.40, commensurate with experience. \nIN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS\nThis position requires an in-person presence on the Boston Campus during the work week.\nAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS\nApplications must include a cover letter and a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\nGrade of Position: 23-05NEEmployment Category: Grant Funded (Fixed Term)..\nScheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.\nEmerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. 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