Research Speech-Language Pathologist – Aphasia and Dementia Research Labs, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Moody College of Communication

Job Posting Title:

Research Speech-Language Pathologist – Aphasia and Dementia Research Labs, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Moody College of Communication

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Hiring Department:

Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Nov 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Purpose

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.

This position is expected to continue through October 31, 2026, with possibility of renewing, conditional on performance and availability of funding.

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 related functions as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• 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

• Prior experience in clinical trials

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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

Standard office conditions.

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

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