Temporary Research Assistant
Position Overview
The Department of Linguistics seeks to hire a Research Assistant to assist with Me’phaa language documentation and materials creation. The workload is expected to be about 5 hours per week, with a maximum of 10 hours per week. This is a hybrid position, with some work completed on the Lawrence campus. This position will begin the week of February 2, 2026.
Job Description
90%: Assist in creating langauge documentation and learning materials.
10%: Meeting with supervisor for project planning and coordination.
10%: Meeting with supervisor for project planning and coordination.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proficient in Spanish
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Me’phaa language and culture, as demonstrated by application materials
Contact Information to Applicants
Phil Duncan, philiptduncan@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$20.00/hr
Application Review Begins
Monday January 26, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Monday February 2, 2026