Bilingual Child Language Researcher

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a Clinical Researcher to support a longitudinal study on language and development in young children. The role involves direct research assessment with children and their caregivers in English and Spanish, using standardized measures.

This one-year position, with renewal potential, emphasizes accurate data collection, transcription and coding of language samples, and close collaboration with the research team to ensure protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Fluent English and Spanish with strong oral Spanish to administer assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with young children and families.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; follow standardized protocols.
• Willingness to learn and administer standardized language assessments.
• Flexible schedule, including some late-afternoon or evening testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research assessment visits with young children and their caregivers.
• Administer language and developmental assessments in English and Spanish according to standardized protocols.
• Collect and review caregiver-report measures and questionnaires.
• Conduct and record structured and naturalistic parent-child interaction activities.
• Transcribe child and parent language samples using established conventions.
• Code and analyze language samples and maintain transcription reliability.
• Prepare testing materials and study protocols for visits.
• Enter, organize, code, and conduct quality-control checks on research data.
• Participate in training and maintain reliability in data-collection procedures.
• Follow study protocols and applicable human-subjects research requirements.
• Participate in research team meetings and communicate effectively with investigators.
• Assist with other research activities as needed.

Skills

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Follow standardized protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Houston invites applications for a Clinical Researcher to support a longitudinal study on language and development in young children. The role involves direct research assessment with children and their caregivers in English and Spanish, using standardized measures.

This one-year position, with renewal potential, emphasizes accurate data collection, transcription and coding of language samples, and close collaboration with the research team to ensure protocols are followed.