Employment Opportunities

Juniper Gardens Children's Project is a KU research center based in Kansas City, Kansas, that is a part of the KU Life Span Institute. Our mission is to promote children’s social well-being and academic achievement by improving the quality of their care and education through the development and dissemination of evidence-based practices.​ Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Open Positions:

We are seeking a mid-career scholar interested in leading the next chapter of Juniper Gardens' storied history of research in child development, special education, and evidence-based practices. This is a joint position with our partners in KU's Department of Behavior Sciences. More information about the position and application instructions are on the KU employment website for this position of director. 

The Juniper Gardens Children’s Project (JGCP; juniper.ku.edu) is seeking to hire an Assistant Researcher at half time, 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 preschool programs. For more information and to apply go to employment.ku.edu/staff/24897BR

The Juniper Gardens Children’s Project (JGCP; www.jgcp.ku.edu) is seeking to hire a Student Hourly at 30%-50 % FTE, to assist with a newly funded NIH research project. We are seeking a student researcher for a study that aims to provide an intervention to preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attending local preschools. For more information and to apply, go here employment.ku.edu/student/24941BR