Student Research Assistant - German

Inside Higher Ed; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A university research lab is seeking a Student Research Assistant proficient in German to conduct research on bilingual children. The role involves running bilingual research sessions, coding data, and connecting with families for participation. Ideal candidates should be available at least 10 hours weekly and hold relevant experience. The position offers $15-18 per hour, with anticipated start date on January 14, 2026, applying by December 17, 2025 is recommended.

Qualifications

• Experience using spoken German as evidenced by application materials.
• Available to work both in-person and virtually in Lawrence and Kansas City as stated and evidenced by application materials.
• Able to commit at least 10 hours per week as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Running research sessions bilingually in German and English.
• Coding collected data with training provided.
• Connecting with families to organize participation.
• Providing miscellaneous testing and lab administration support.

Job description

Student Research Assistant - German at Inside Higher Ed

Position Overview: The Speech in Little Bilinguals Lab (SLBL) at KU seeks a student hourly research assistant for an on‑campus position starting Spring 2026. The SLBL researches speech and language development of 3‑6 year old German‑English bilingual children. This role is ideal for students wanting hands‑on research experience while using German language skills.

Job Description

• 50% — Running research sessions bilingually in German and English
• 30% — Coding collected data (training provided)
• 10% — Connecting with families to organize participation
• 10% — Miscellaneous testing and lab administration support

Required Qualifications

• Experience using spoken German as evidenced by application materials.
• Available to work both in‑person and virtually in Lawrence and Kansas City as stated and evidenced by application materials.
• Able to commit at least 10 hours per week as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Means of transportation to travel within and between the Kansas City metropolitan area and Lawrence as stated and evidenced by application materials.
• Weekend availability for testing and outreach events.
• Major in Speech‑Language‑Hearing (SPLH), Linguistics, Psychology, Education, Applied Behavioral Science, Anthropology, allied health fields, or a related field.
• Experience with Praat or IPA for transcribing speech.
• Experience working with children.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in at least 6 hours or be enrolled in a summer session or be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments do not apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR.

• This is an hourly/non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application will consist of a resume and one-page cover letter detailing relevant experience and availability.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 12/17/2025. Applications will be reviewed continually until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Email: [e-mail]

Salary Range: $15-18/hr

Anticipated Start Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026