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Research Study Assistant (Temporary)

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview Research Study Assistant (Temporary)

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University of Washington . This is a temporary, 12-month fixed-term, 50% FTE position in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, within the University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine. The RSA will operate under supervision in a developmental auditory neuroscience laboratory conducting research at the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center. Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, the RSA will perform research and study management functions in support of NIH-funded research investigating language development in infants and young children.

Duties And Responsibilities Research Duties – Collect and manage experimental data (60%)

Design and execute language assessment protocols for infants and children between 11 weeks to 4 years of age including standardized language assessments, natural language samples, and parent questionnaires in combination with assessments of general development

Maintain relationship with longitudinal participants

Perform audiological measures including audiograms, otoacoustic emissions, tympanometry, speech perception testing, and other psychoacoustic measures for research purposes

Recruit subjects through the Communication Studies Participant pool, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and community outreach

Communicate with participants and their caregivers about the research study in person and via phone/email/mailed materials

Obtain informed consent from participants and caregivers

Input, manage, and verify accuracy of data obtained

Perform statistical analyses and visualize data

Prepare literature searches for grants and manuscripts

Share authorship on submitted manuscripts, abstracts

Prepare and/or present posters/presentations at local/national meetings

Train research assistants, medical students, residents or other personnel in test methods

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain longitudinal database of all data obtained

Perform quality analysis checks on data input

Collaborate on preparing IRB documents and reports

Collaborate on preparing funding agency progress reports

Promote open and effective communication and positive relationships with the research team and collaborators

Collaborate on development of new programs, projects and proposals

Pay Rate Information The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be pro-rated for part-time.

Minimum Requirements Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR Equivalent education/experience.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, prioritize, multi-task, and to be well organized, with thorough attention to detail

A working knowledge of Word, Excel, e-mail, calendar, internet/intranet, and similar computer applications

Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to develop and maintain credible working relationships with clinical and administrative staff

Ability to work with a diverse group of people; ability to work independently with occasional oversight; ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems

Desired Qualifications

four years of college-level course work in neuroscience, speech and hearing science, psychology, or related field

experience working with infants and families

Clinical speech-language pathologist work experience

Past research or clinical experience working with 0-5 populations

Prior experience in clinical research and manuscript preparation

Experience with MATLAB and/or Python preferred

Experience with manuscript preparation preferred

Conditions of Employment Flexibility of schedule will be needed in order to fulfill responsibilities of this position to meet deadlines and recruit subjects, including occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $44,256.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $49,740.00 annual

Benefits Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift First Shift (United States of America)

Employment Type This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 50.00%

About The UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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