Research Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (Part-Time)

Research Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (Part-Time) Posting Number req23537 Department Speech Language & Hearing Sci Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Research Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SPLA) contributes to the research efforts of the Communication Lab in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The lab specializes in applying precision medicine to create participation-focused interventions that help people meaningfully take part in everyday activities. This role directly supports a federally funded initiative aimed at developing deep phenotypes of communicative participation in adolescents with Down syndrome.

Under the supervision of the lab director and research coordinator, the assistant designs, coordinates, adapts, and administers innovative experimental protocols—including speech, language, and respiratory tasks—to support the active involvement of adolescent participants and their caregivers in the project.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, designing and formulation, modification and adaptation, and administration of experiments and experimental protocols and procedures for unique data collection systems (, speech sound production sampling and expressive language sampling in multiple contexts using audio / visual equipment, Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts (SALT), LabChart, Inductotrace, GoldWave, and PRAAT) in the area of speech, language, and respiratory task experimental data collection for adolescents with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
• Applies clinical speech-language expertise, knowledge of communication sciences, and technical expertise to manage, operate, and check complex speech, language, and respiratory equipment, materials, and technologies (such as SALT, GoldWave, Inductotrace, PRAAT, and LabChart) for experimental procedures associated with speech, language, and respiratory research in adolescents with developmental disabilities.
• Assists lab director and research coordinator to plan, develop, and formulate procedures for research activities that promote participation and inclusivity for adolescents with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

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Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time / Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 15-19 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 7 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Career Stream and Level PC1 Job Family Research & Lab Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 9 / 1 / 2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Trianna Oglivie | Open Date 7 / 30 / 2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed