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Otolaryngology

Job Summary:

The Clinical Translational Research Coordinator-2 (CTRC-2) will contribute to coordination of multiple ongoing federally-funded studies at the Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab.

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The Clinical Translational Research Coordinator-2 (CTRC-2) will contribute to co

ordination and conducting of multiple ongoing federally-funded studies at the Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab (Music, Social Engagement, and Development Group: https://www.vumc.org/music-cognition-lab/welcome ). Ongoing studies investigate (a) social communication, social interaction, and language development in autism (with an emphasis on early development though there are opportunities to be involved with projects across early childhood and adulthood); and (b) musical and play experiences in young children with and without developmental differences and their families. The CTRC-2 will receive training and be responsible for conducting social communication and developmental assessments, as well as intervention sessions, with young children on the autism spectrum as well as children with and without language delay or typical development for research-based assessment and intervention studies. Research intervention sessions to support child social communication skills are grounded in naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention strategies and include play-based activities.

The CTRC-2 will also support study coordination including IRB management, participant recruitment and screening for study participation, and other study-related tasks such as protocol and data management. As of interest to the candidate, the CTRC-2 has opportunities to be involved with broader experimental data collection and coding and to contribute to study dissemination through scientific and community forums. Research approaches and experimental methodologies used in the lab include acoustics, movement dynamics, behavioral assessments and coding, EEG, eye-tracking, NLP, ecological momentary assessments (EMA) and more.

Prior experience in research, clinical, or educational settings is required. Training will be provided in the specific intervention and assessment protocols used in the research lab studies; however, prior experience in clinical, research, or educational settings with young children with autism is preferred. The position requires high attention to detail, comfort working with children and adults, and willingness to learn new skills and be part of an interdisciplinary research team. Background/degree in discipline of speech language pathology / communication sciences, psychology, or child studies is preferred. A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Psychology is preferred. [For SLP or psychology candidates, please specify in the cover letter if looking to complete a clinical fellowship or supervised training hours through this position.

Please be sure to include a cover letter describing your interests and fit for the position in your application along with a CV/resume. Submissions without a cover letter and CV/resume will not be considered.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

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Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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