[Dysphagia] Research Professional Position Available

[Jana.Rieger at ualberta.ca (RIEGER, Jana)]

Research Professional Position Available

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of
Alberta invites applications for the position of Research Professional.

The primary responsibilities for this full-time position will be to assist
with a 3-year, clinical trial comparing surgical treatments for individuals
with head and neck cancer.  This project is funded by the Alberta Heritage
Foundation for Medical Research and patient accrual has already begun.  The
Research Professional will be responsible for assistance with the provision
of speech, chewing and swallowing outcomes documentation.  The Research
Professional will be involved in data collection, data analysis, and general
project management.

A Masters degree is required, preferably in Speech-Language Pathology.
Experience with the assessment and treatment of patients with disorders of
speech, chewing, or swallowing will be an asset.

This is a term position for 3. The start date for the position is August 31,
2004.  The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please send curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Jana Rieger
2-70 Corbett Hall
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB  T6G 2G4
Canada
Fax:  (780) 930-5658
Email:  jana.rieger@ualberta.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.  If suitable Canadian citizens
or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be
considered.  

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit.  We are committed to
the principle of equity in employment.  We welcome diversity and encourage
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.