Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Speech, Language and Communication Di

at  University of Limerick

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Applications are invited for the following position:
Faculty of Education & Health Sciences
School of Allied Health
Re-advertisement
Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties (DLD) - Specific Purpose Contract (1 FTE, part-time will be considered at a minimum 0.6 FTE)
‘Maximising the benefits of intervention research to support language and communication in children’ is a research programme the aim of which is to ensure that interventions to support language and communication deliver maximum benefit for children with or at risk for developmental
language disorder (D)LD. The post-doctoral researcher will work with the UL project lead and with the other members of the UL project team 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.
Salary Scale: €44,847 - €51,313 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €44,847 p.a. pro rata)
Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Dr Carol-Anne Murphy
School of Allied Health
University of Limerick
Email: Carol-Anne.Murphy@ul.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 4th December 2024.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
“This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Post Doctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.”
The University of Limerick supports blended working
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 (D)LD. 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 potential for meta-analysis and international collaboration. This 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.
Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction 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).
Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University of Limerick holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
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04-Dec-2024 12:00
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