Research Specialist Lead - Toddler Language & Shape Lab

University of Missouri System; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri System is seeking a full-time Research Specialist Lead in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences. The role supports the SHAPE project and conducts object representation, word learning tasks, and developmental assessments with toddlers and families.

Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data management in REDCap/Excel, and training undergraduate staff. Opportunities exist for collaboration on dissemination of findings within a grant-funded lab.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience is required.
• Experience with language development or child language is preferred.
• Knowledge of IRB processes and consent procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer object representation and word learning experiments.
• Conduct informal measures of language and play with toddlers.
• Administer standardized developmental assessments and write brief reports.
• Recruit participants, schedule testing sessions, and communicate with families.
• Manage data in REDCap and Excel and create surveys.
• Ensure lab compliance and assist with IRB documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Experience with toddlers/youngChildren

IRB knowledge

Mentoring students

Education

Bachelor's degree in SLHS

CCC-SLP certificate

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Excel

Job description

University of Missouri System is seeking a full-time Research Specialist Lead in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences. The role supports the SHAPE project and conducts object representation, word learning tasks, and developmental assessments with toddlers and families.

Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data management in REDCap/Excel, and training undergraduate staff. Opportunities exist for collaboration on dissemination of findings within a grant-funded lab.