Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Research Lab - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

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Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Posting Title:
Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Research Lab Research Associate

Hiring Department:

Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

About the Lab:

The Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Lab - 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 is currently funded through 8/15/25.

Purpose

The Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Research Lab Research Associate will support an ongoing research project in the Multilingual Aphasia and Dementia Research Lab with our international collaborators.

Responsibilities:

Assist with 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.
Assist with reporting of study findings to relevant funding sources, ensure data and reports are being maintained and updated.
Assist with 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- Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and 4 years experience providing assessments and treatments- Strong oral and written proficiency in both English, Spanish and Catalan Ability to take initiative in working both independently and in cooperation with others

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate._

Preferred Qualifications- More than the required 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- Prior research experience in aphasia, dementia, or bilingualism

Salary Range

$48,000 + depending on qualifications

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. Some weekend work may be required at times.- 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

Employment Eligibility:
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Background Checks:

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

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.

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.

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. F