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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for linguistic research assistant in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Linguistic Research Assistant supports language-related research by collecting, analyzing, and organizing linguistic data. They may assist with transcription, annotation, literature reviews, and experiment design. Their work helps researchers study language patterns, phonetics, syntax, semantics, or computational linguistics. This role often requires knowledge of linguistic theories, research methodologies, and relevant software tools.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Linguistic Research Assistant?

As a Linguistic Research Assistant, you'll likely spend your days collecting and analyzing linguistic data, preparing reports or presentations, and assisting with the design and execution of language-related studies. You may also transcribe audio recordings, conduct literature reviews, help maintain research databases, and support senior researchers with experimental tasks. Routine collaboration with project leads and team members is common, ensuring that research milestones are met efficiently. The work environment tends to be a mix of independent tasks and group projects, which helps you build both technical expertise and strong professional relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Linguistic Research Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linguistic Research Assistant, you need a solid background in linguistics or a related field, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail, often backed by a bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with language analysis software, corpus tools, and statistical analysis programs like SPSS or R is typically expected. Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, and time management skills make you stand out in this collaborative environment. These skills are crucial for accurately supporting research projects, efficiently handling data, and contributing valuable insights to linguistic studies.

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Research Assistant in Spanish

Research Assistant in Spanish

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 537 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
The Middlebury College Summer Spanish School is pleased to announce a vacancy for a temporary Research Assistant in Spanish. The position is available during the summer 2020 session, located on Middlebury College campus in Vermont. Our unique 7-week program combines a cultural immersion environment with rigorous daily classroom instruction.
The Research Assistant will contribute to ongoing projects being carried out by faculty of the School of Spanish. The projects are broadly related to Second Language Acquisition, and include but are not limited to the following areas: intercultural development, L2 phonetics/phonology, acquisition of syntax/morphosyntax, and L2 literacy.
The Research Assistants' contributions will involve data analyses, linguistic transcriptions of recorded interviews, data segmentation, placement test digitalization, and other related tasks.
In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Advanced degree a plus.
Native or near-native proficiency in target language and English, oral and written.
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written).
Ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, professionals, and colleagues).
Must be willing to take initiative and assume responsibility, but also work collaboratively as part of a team.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit: cover letter and resume

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