"Sign Linguistics Research Assistant"

Job Details

The Kocab Lab in the Department of Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University seeks a Sign Linguistics Research Assistant. Under the supervision of the faculty investigator, the Research Assistant is responsible for annotating/glossing sign language datasets and recruiting American Sign Language (ASL) signing participants for online experiments. This is a casual hourly position dependent on availability of project funding.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Annotate/gloss sign language datasets.
• Write and maintain a coding manual for each dataset.
• Assist with recruiting signing participants, including D/deaf signers, for online studies.
• Assist with scheduling signing participants, including D/deaf signers, for online studies.
• Design training materials for annotating sign language datasets.
• Provide training in sign language annotation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fluency in American Sign Language and English (i.e., manual and written communication) is essential. (Note: This position does not require certification as an interpreter.)
• Knowledge of sign linguistics.
• Experience with annotating/glossing sign language data.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or a degree in ASL or another sign language linguistics.
• Previous research experience in experimental psychology, linguistics, or cognitive science.
• Previous experience working as part of the ASL/Deaf/HoH community.
• Previous experience with scheduling.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sign Linguistics Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: 12 hrs/wk; schedule may vary seasonally
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Cognitive Science
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences