Radboud University
Faculty of Arts - Centre for Language Studies
Application deadline: 11-10-2026
Responsibilities
We are looking for a research assistant (Master's level) to assist with data collection for an eye-tracking study on bilingual language processing as part of the project "Language Leak: Statistics of Language" (https://www.ru.nl/en/research/research-projects/the-language-leak). The study uses a visual world paradigm to explore cross-linguistic activation in predictive processing. Tasks include participant recruitment via SONA, maintaining participant/experiment records, setting up eye-tracking equipment and running the experiment, and regular check-in meetings with the project's postdoc. The RA is also welcome to attend bi-weekly Multilingualism research group meetings. The research assistant will gain experience with eye-tracking, data collection, and research data management.
What we expect from you
Necessary:
- Currently enrolled in a relevant Master's programme (e.g., Research Master Linguistics and Communication Sciences);
- Interest in bilingual language processing;
- Basic knowledge of eye-tracking methodology;
- IT/computer and problem-solving skills;
- Flexible schedule;
- Fluent in English.
Desirable:
- Experience with human data collection;
- Hands-on experience with eye-tracking and SR Research software;
- Knowledge of statistical analysis in R;
- Knowledge of Dutch;
- Research data management experience.
Notes about the conditions of employment
Salary scale SA: minimum of €19,58 euro gross per hour (excl. holiday allowance, holiday money, public holidays and end-of-year bonus). This position lasts from 19-10-2026 until 31-03-2027. You’ll work approximately 8-10 hours a week during teaching periods, for a total of approximately 60-100 hours. The working times are flexible.
Applications
Are you interested? Email your application before 11-10-2026– citing Application Student Assistant for Eye-tracking Data Collection – to irene.winther [at] ru.nl (irene[dot]winther[at]ru[dot]nl) attn. Irene Winther.
This is vacancy applies only within the Radboud University. To qualify for the application, you must be registered as a student at the Radboud University.
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