Project Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology

Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 37,000 students and approximately 4,700 employees. The university offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.

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The Faculty of Medicine is one of the largest faculties at Umeå University and attracts many students with a comprehensive range of education in the fields of medicine, dentistry, health, and care. We offer a well-developed research infrastructure and an inspiring, dynamic environment with leading research. Our close collaboration with the four regions in the Northern Healthcare Region is seen as a significant mutual asset for developing research and education and securing the supply of future healthcare personnel.

We are looking for a Project Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology.

The position primarily involves work within the project Dysphagia after Stroke (DESIRE), which aims to investigate the prevalence and effects of dysphagia after stroke. Data collection and data processing within other projects as well as teaching in the speech-language pathology program may occur to a lesser extent.

The employment is a temporary position until January 8, 2027, with a workload of 90%, starting by agreement, or at the earliest on February 16, 2026.

Description of Duties

The work involves assessing and treating swallowing ability in patients in outpatient and inpatient care, coordinating follow-ups, and processing and compiling research material. The role also includes continuous contact with participating clinics to inform about updates within the project, guide on the project's procedures, and report on patients. Travel to participating clinics and regions within the project may occur.

Since the work involves many contacts, we are looking for someone with good collaboration skills, who is structured, flexible, and has a solution-oriented approach.

Qualifications/Requirements

The applicant must be a licensed speech-language pathologist. We expect the person taking the position to be cooperative, organized, responsible, and to follow the project's data collection protocols, as well as being flexible and able to adapt their working hours to the project's data collection periods.

Other Desired Qualifications

Experience with flexible endoscopic swallowing assessment (FUS) in individuals with stroke or equivalent is desirable. Experience with data collection and processing within similar research projects is highly meritorious. Scientific experience is also meritorious.

Additional Information

The work is conducted in a clinical environment and requires physical presence, as well as a commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding patient-related work.

Inquiries

For further information, please contact project leader Patricia Hägglund: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Application

The application should include:

• A personal letter
• A CV, including a Ladok extract and proof of licensure
• Contact information for at least two references

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