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Location

Lawrence, KS | United States

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Job description

The Juniper Gardens Children's Project (JGCP; ) is seeking to hire an Assistant Researcher to assist with a newly funded NIH research project. This study aims to examine a social communication intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have complex communication needs, attending local community preschool programs.

We are seeking an Assistant Researcher to work 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) with guidance from the project Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators on a multi-site research team. This individual will be responsible for coaching preschool staff implementers, providing communication intervention support to preschoolers with ASD, and communicating with early service providers and families. Other responsibilities will include scheduling project activities, collecting observational data, data entry and management, recruitment assistance, and team collaboration.
This position requires reliable transportation and the ability to be flexible in attending preschool visits during the day. Strong organization, administrative skills, attention to detail, and communication skills are required, as evidenced by work experience and application materials. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the background check. Continuation is dependent on yearly funding and satisfactory annual evaluation.

The position is at JGCP, located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas in the Children's Campus of Kansas City building, 444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 300, Kansas City, KS 66101. This position will be a hybrid of on-site work and telework as deemed by the supervisor.

Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged, noting the value that differences bring to our organization, students, staff, faculty, and community.

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