UNIV Research Associate Division of Speech Language Pathology Department of Rehabiliation Sciences

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The Division of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) housed within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and the College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a full-time 12-month non-tenured Research Associate position. This position will be primarily grant-funded and will focus on research in voice swallowing and airway disorders. We are seeking a motivated Masters-level speech-language pathologist (SLP) who has demonstrated research experience. The applicant must be knowledgeable in high resolution pharyngeal manometry and a certified rater for the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Scale (MBS ImP). Qualified applicants must have at least five years of clinical experience hold their CCCs; and be a candidate for state licensure in South Carolina. A Masters degree in SLP is required. The successful candidate should qualify for appointment as a Research Associate. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Ideal candidates would identify with the MUSC College of Health Professions core values: Compassion Collaboration Innovation Integrity and Respect.

SLP faculty regularly collaborate with educators in other colleges at MUSC notably including the College of Medicine and clinical departments. Substantial resources are available to support the successful applicants line of research. Key centers and collaborative opportunities include

• Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Stroke Recovery (NIH funded) on Aging Center for Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NIH funded) for Health Data Innovation & Impact Services Research Program University of South Carolina

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  Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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