Research Speech Pathologist

The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR) is a $70 million purpose-built facility sponsored by Atlantic Philanthropies, the Queensland Government (Smart State funding) and UQ. The building, completed in early 2008, is located at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital site at Herston, Brisbane. The RBWH is the largest teaching hospital in Australia and the site also houses a basic medical research institute (QIMR), and a significant Faculty of Medicine presence, including the Schools of Public Health. The UQCCR has capacity for 320 staff with affiliation guided by research strengths, assessed by defined research quality indicators.

UQCCR's mission is to improve health outcomes for individuals and populations based on rigorous, high quality clinical research. This is achieved by facilitating research and training, influencing patient care, and providing the translational linkages between basic and applied scientific research, the patient, and health outcomes. The current research themes are: Mothers, Babies and Lifelong Health; Infection and Immunity; Brain and Mental Health; and Cancer.

The role

The purpose of the position is to provide clinical research support to the NHMRC funded projects: Predicting and Promoting Aphasia Recovery (PAPAR) project and Aphasia recovery with Music exposure (AMP), including administrative and operational support, as well as clinical speech pathology input. This will be achieved through close working relationships with researchers, clinical and professional staff of hospital sites where participants are being recruited, as well as the research participants and their carers and or family members. This position is physically based at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR) at Herston, but as a multi-site project, will require travel to various hospital sites around Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and when required the Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF), the University of Queensland campus at St Lucia and potentially home-visits to research participants.

The person

The successful candidate will have completed a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and or training. High-level written and verbal communication skills, experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and a collaborative working style are all essential. Excellent administrative and organisational skills, analytical and research skills and an understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information are required for this role.

Remuneration

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed term appointment for 12 months at Research HEW Level 5. The remuneration package will be in the range $66,347 - $74,098 p.a. (FTE), plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $77,626 - $86,895 p.a. (FTE)).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor David Copland, Principal Research Fellow and Speech pathologist at d.copland@uq.edu.au 

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, CV and Selection Criteria responses.

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