Casual Research Assistant 2

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Hiring Unit:

School of Communications Sciences and Disorders

Position Summary:

Orthographic and phonetic transcription of treatment sessions from audio and video recordings.

Research projects to evaluate the progress of patients and student speech-language pathologists in the clinic including: (a) examination of time spent in various tasks during treatment sessions, i.e., direct treatment, social tasks, non-compliance, etc.; (b) examination of number of correct/incorrect behaviors and number of appropriate clinician responses to the child’s behaviors; and (c) number of treatment goals per session; and (d) types of interventions for the used for each goal. Aspects of the sessions related to the amount and scheduling of treatment-related events, i.e., number of treatment trials; number of treatment trials: number of clinical responses; number of positive clinical responses: number of corrective responses; number of positive clinical responses: number of other clinical responses.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have knowledge and experience in the transcription of speech and language samples. The candidate must have a least a Master’s degree (preferably a Ph.D.)  in communication sciences and disorders or linguistics or psychology or a related field. Research experience is an asset.

Research and technical skills that are essential for the listed projects include: phonetic transcription; event coding using Noldus to describe verbal and nonverbal interactions between children and adults; project management skills; basic approaches to statistical analysis.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$35.68

Hours per Week:

30 (Part time)

Location:

McGill College 2001

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-03-19

Position End Date:

2024-08-23

Deadline to Apply:

2024-03-26

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .