Research Speech-Language Pathologist

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

67d•$33 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

The Speech Motor Impairment and Learning (SMILe) Lab at Northeastern University, directed by Dr. Kristen Allison, seeks a motivated and highly capable individual to serve as a half-time (20 hrs/week; non-benefits eligible) research speech-language pathologist. This position is a minimum of a one-year commitment, with reappointment possible based on performance and funding. The mission of the SMILe Lab’s research is to improve assessment and treatment of motor speech disorders in children. The research coordinator will work directly with Dr. Allison to oversee execution of various research tasks as part of a new multi-site research study focused on validation of a clinical tool for improving diagnosis of pediatric motor speech disorders. A primary responsibility of this position will be running research data collection sessions and administering standardized speech and language tests to preschool-aged children both in the lab and at off-campus sites (e.g., preschools, homes). Additional research tasks will include: recruitment and scheduling of participants, scoring assessments and data management, assisting with analysis and perceptual rating of speech data, and coordination with other project sites. The research SLP will have opportunities to work with undergraduate and graduate students in the lab, and to collaborate on publications and presentations.

Requirements

Master’s degree (MA/MS) in speech-language pathology
Strong computer and organizational skills
High attention to details
Excellent interpersonal skills
Capacity to work independently & with others in a complex, demanding, and exciting research environment
Must enjoy interacting with young children
Must be comfortable communicating with families

Nice To Haves

Experience administering assessments with young children
Clinical fellows will be considered.
Experience with human subjects research

Responsibilities

Running data collection sessions with child participants, including traveling to off-site locations, in conjunction with other lab members.
Ensuring secure recording, transfer and storage of audio and video data.
Assist with data cleaning and analysis
Scoring standardized tests and writing visit summaries for participants
Entering data into our research database and ensuring accurate and secure data storage.
Assisting with auditory-perceptual and acoustic speech analysis tasks.
Assisting with development of data analysis protocols and training procedures.
Assisting with workflow management for data analysis across sites
Assisting with data summary, analysis and preparation of presentations and publications