Research Speech-Language Pathologist, Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Research Lab

Job Posting Title:

Research Speech-Language Pathologist, Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Research Lab

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Hiring Department:

Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

32

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2024

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

About the Lab: The Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Lab (MADR) - The overarching clinical research program is aimed at improving our understanding of how the brain supports speech and language processes and how personalized speech and language interventions improve communication in bilingual speakers diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases. This position has an end date of 8/31/24 with the potential for renewal.

Purpose

The Research Speech-Language Pathologist will support NIH-funded research project(s) in the MADR lab. They will perform study related tasks including identification and screening of potential participants, consenting, enrollment, scheduling, providing assessment and treatment, transcriptions and all study visit procedures. They will be responsible for data collection, and prepping/overseeing study monitoring visits. They will also be responsible for organizing data and monitoring student progress on project-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate (across international and domestic research sites), plan and implement innovative evaluation and treatment models for individuals with progressive disorders of cognition and communication and their families as part of ongoing research in the Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Lab.

• Coordinate participant recruitment, neuroimaging and behavioral data collection and analysis, database management, and generation of presentations and manuscripts from research findings. Work closely with the PI to manage the laboratory including training of incoming personnel. Maintain supplies for the lab, assist with organizational duties (e.g., coordinating regular lab meetings, managing database, creation of and updating of materials and training guides).

• Lead participant screening, assessment, and treatment for studies examining the nature and management of progressive aphasia and related disorders in bilingual speakers.

• Supervise undergraduate research assistants and their respective duties towards data collection and research projects in the MADR lab. Ensure that master’s students are completing required steps for data collection and that data are not missing from each time point.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with at least four years of related experience.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology at the national level

• State level certification/licensure in speech-language pathology

• Strong oral and written proficiency in both English and Spanish

• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Qualtrics, Smartsheet, Zoom, and Outlook

• Ability to take initiative in working both independently and in cooperation with others

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience providing assessment and treatment to individuals presenting with a communication disorder caused by a neurodegenerative syndrome

• Experience working with linguistic corpora in English, Spanish and Catalan

• Previous experience working in a research laboratory

• Completion of a Master’s thesis

• Prior research experience in aphasia, dementia, or bilingualism

• Training in linguistics

• Strong oral and written proficiency in Catalan

Salary Range

$56,000 + depending on qualifications (salary prorated based on 32 hours per week)

Working Conditions

Standard office and lab conditions.

Work Shift

• Please note availability will be needed on a variable basis from 7am-7pm depending on needs

• Occasionally a few hours may be needed over the weekend

• This position has limited remote hours each week

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

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