Speech-Language Pathologist, Research

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Sep 28, 2024

Speech-Language Pathologist, Research
Posting Number	req20723
Department	Speech Language & Hearing Sci
Department Website Link
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Research Laboratory Manager I (Research Speech Language Pathologist) leads a team of other student (both graduate and undergrad) research assistants in the Motor Speech Research Laboratory within the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Research in this lab is focused primarily on bringing a precision medicine approach to the development of participation-focused interventions for individuals with motor speech disorders, particularly in adolescent populations. This position specifically supports a federally funded research project which focuses the construction of deep phenotypes of communicative participation for adolescents with Down syndrome. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Examples of duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: * In coordination with the PI, develop study procedures, protocols, and trainings * Develop and maintain systems for data organization * Recruit research subject participants * Schedule data collection sessions * Assist with data collection and analysis * Supervise Research and Graduate Assistants data collection efforts * Assist PI with manuscript preparation * Communicate with Principal Investigator and other team members regularly about the progress of the project relative to the specific aims * Purchase study related materials as needed
Minimum Qualifications	Due to the nature of the work, a Bachelor's degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is required. Due to the specific aims of this project, fluency in Spanish is also required. Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications	PhD graduate degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is preferred.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	9
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Grade Range Minimum	$65687
Grade Range Midpoint	$85393
Grade Range Maximum	$105099
Career Stream and Level	M1
Job Family	Research & Lab
Job Function	Research
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	10/7/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Meghan Darling-White darlingwhite@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/27/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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