Research Speech-Language Pathologist

About the role

JOB SUMMARY 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.