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:

The Juniper Gardens Children’s Project (JGCP; www.jgcp.ku.edu) is seeking to hire a Student Hourly to assist with an NIH funded research project. We are seeking a student researcher for a study that aims to improve social communication skills of preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attending local preschools. We are seeking a Student Hourly Researcher to work 30%-40% FTE (12-16 hours per week). The Student Hourly will work with guidance from the project Principal and Co-Investigators. Primary responsibilities will include assistance with behavioral coding, data entry and management, and team collaboration. For more information and to apply go to  employment.ku.edu/student/27383BR