Research Assistant in Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties (DLD) - Specific purpose contract

The aim of the overall programme of research, to which this work package belongs, is to ensure that interventions to support language and communication deliver maximum benefit for children with or at risk for developmental language disorder (DLD) As proposed in Frizelle, McKean, Eadie et al 2023, to do this, we aim to develop a set of internationally accepted reporting guidelines that will a) specify the intervention characteristics, participant characteristics and outcomes in children’s oral language intervention studies b) reflect the perspectives of all relevant stakeholders c) enable translation of research into practice through comprehensive training d) maximise the research assistant will work with the UL project lead and with the other members of the UL project team including a Post Doctoral Researcher, on work package four, which is focused on the development of a core outcome set for interventions for children with or at risk of developmental language disorder. This involves the completion of systematic reviews of the literature on interventions with a view to identifying the outcomes described and outcome measures employed, and the identification of desired outcomes of intervention from the perspective of key stakeholders. The project presents an exciting opportunity to participate in an important programme of work, which ultimately aims to improve the experiences and outcomes of children with communication needs, while gaining excellent research experience and opportunities to collaborate with national and international researchers across seven countries.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Allied Health

Research Assistant in Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties (DLD) – Specific Purpose Contract

Salary Scale: €31,462 - €41,443 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €32,703 p.a. pro rata)

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: www.ul.ie/hrvacancies

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 26^th August 2024

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

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A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.

A completed online Application Form (separate application forms must be submitted for each post applied for).

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Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

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