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General Notes
This is a fixed term position with the earliest start date of November 1, 2025.
This position is expected to continue through October 31, 2026, with possibility of renewing for another year, conditional on performance and availability of funding.
About The Aphasia and Dementia Research Labs
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 those diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases.
Purpose
This position is needed to ensure we have the appropriate expertise in speech-language pathology for an NIH-funded project focused on multi-modal communication in PPA.
The research speech-language pathologist will support an ongoing research project
Responsibilities
Conduct participant screening, assessment, and treatment for studies examining the nature and management of progressive aphasia and related disorders speakers.
Database management and generation of reports and presentations and contribute to manuscripts from research findings.
Work closely with the PIs to manage the laboratory including training of incoming personnel.
Assist with reporting of study findings to relevant funding sources, ensure data and reports are being maintained and updated.
Supervise undergraduate research assistants and their respective duties towards data collection and research projects in the lab.
Ensure that master’s students are completing required steps for data collection and that data are not missing from each time point.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Extremely strong oral and written proficiency in Spanish
Prior experience providing assessment and treatment in Spanish to individuals with communication disorders
Active ASHA certification
Strong proficiency with computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Qualtrics, Smartsheet, Zoom, Redcap and Outlook
Ability to take initiative in working both independently and in cooperation with others
Extremely strong organizational skills
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
Previous experience working in a research laboratory
Prior experience running statistical analyses
Prior research experience in aphasia, dementia, or bilingualism
Salary Range
$68,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Typical office environment or research lab.
Work Shift
Please note availability will be needed on a variable basis from 8am-6pm depending on needs.
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.
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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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Required Skill Profession
Healthcare Diagnosing Or Treating Practitioners