VOICE RESEARCH SPECIALIST/SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, VOICE BIOMECHANICS AND ACOUSTICS LAB
Company: The University Of Iowa
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
The Voice Biomechanics and Acoustics Lab led by Dr. Eric Hunter,
affiliated with the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic and
housed in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at
the University of Iowa, is seeking a full-time, research-focused
speech-language pathologist. The ideal candidate will have
experience in voice disorders, as well as upper airway and
swallowing disorders. This position is currently planned to be 100%
research-focused, but there may be opportunities for teaching and
direct clinical service based on the candidate's strengths.
This is a specified term position for one year with the possibility
of extension based on grant funding and research needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison, facilitating communication among
the voice research team.
- Collaborate to develop and adhere to project milestones for
research initiatives.
- Administer voice and speech research protocols to
participants.
- Accurately record, consolidate, and disseminate test
results.
- Assist in growing the voice client base for both clinical and
research endeavors. Opportunities and Support
- Present research at local and national conferences.
- Potential teaching and direct clinical service opportunities,
which could contribute to a clinical fellowship towards
CCC-SLP.
- Potential preparation for or transition towards a doctoral
program. About Dr. Hunter's Research Group: Dr. Hunter's research
group is highly active, comprising research scientists,
post-doctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, and students at
various levels, as well as collaborators from institutions across
the country and internationally. The lab is committed to mentoring
and training new members, offering opportunities to develop a
lab-related clinical practice or pursue an independent research
program with external funding tailored to the candidate's expertise
and interests.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please
send an email to chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu.
Education Required
- Master's degree in speech pathology or equivalent combination
of education and experience. Required Qualifications
- Speech-Language Pathologist with Certificate of Clinical
Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or plan for obtaining
CCC-SLP in the very near future (e.g. a few months or a CF).
- Some clinical and/or research experience in diagnosing and
treating voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders in adult
populations.
- Proven capability for problem-solving and critical
thinking.
- Ability to assist with research recruitment to expand clinical
awareness and support for populations with voice disorders (e.g.,
hyperfunction, muscle tension, nodules, fatigue).
- Exceptional professional communication skills in working with
the public for research participant recruitment and outreach.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a
multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and
clinicians.
- Experience in scientific writing (e.g. presentations,
thesis/capstone, peer-reviewed papers).
- Experience with voice assessment.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related
software.
- Must have flexible schedule. To accommodate participants'
schedules, the research assistant must have weekend and evening
availability (this time is scheduled in advance with the research
assistant's input and stays relatively consistent throughout the
study).
- Must demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and strong
organizational skills. Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in both clinical and research
environments.
- Experience in human subject research, clinical research
coordination and recruitment, and IRB application preparation and
management.
- Knowledge and experience with occupational or professional
voice users (i.e., individuals who use their voice as a tool of
their trade such as teachers, broadcasters, call center workers,
singers).
- Knowledge and proficiency in statistical design and
analysis.
- Strive to promote continual process and quality
improvement.
- Exceptional professional communication skills in working with
the public for research participant recruitment and outreach.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a
multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and
clinicians.
- Bilingual skills (any language).
- Some clinical and/or research experience in diagnosing and
treating voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders in adult
populations. Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit
https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #24004883.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload
the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the
submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may
be removed from posting and filled any time after the original
posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to
self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a
criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up
to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in
the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not
eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact:
chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu.
Keywords: The University Of Iowa, Iowa City , VOICE RESEARCH SPECIALIST/SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, VOICE BIOMECHANICS AND ACOUSTICS LAB, Healthcare , Iowa City, Iowa
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