Working Title: Student Research Assistant Position – Auditory Neuroscience Lab - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100239 - Dean - CHBS

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.00

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 09/17/2025

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, James Madison University
The Auditory Neuroscience Lab (PI: Dr. Lars Rogenmoser) is seeking two motivated undergraduate or graduate students to join our team as Research Assistants (RAs) for a project on hearing health in musicians.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:
• Recruiting and scheduling participants (primarily musicians)
• Performing hearing and physiological testing (audiometry, ABR, OAEs, EEG)
• Administering questionnaires on hearing health and musical background
• Data entry, management, and preliminary analysis
Commitment & Hours:
• Approximately 20 hours per week for 16 weeks (one semester)
• Testing about 5–10 participants per week
• Schedule is flexible and total hours are negotiable, but all work must be completed by April 2026.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
• Enrolled JMU undergraduate or graduate student (CSD, Audiology, Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience, or related fields)
• Interest in neuroscience, audiology, hearing health, or music cognition
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Prior lab or research experience is a plus, but not required — training will be provided

Additional Posting Information:

Benefits:
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge auditory neuroscience methods
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Potential for independent projects, co-authorships, and conference presentations
• Compensation: $13/hour
How to Apply:
Please send a brief statement of interest and your availability to Madyson Hedge (vvlh9y@dukes.jmu.edu) with the subject line:
“Research Assistant Application – [Your Name]”
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.