Redenlab is seeking two Research Assistants with qualifications in speech pathology to contribute to a research project investigating speech changes in people living with a progressive neurological disease. The primary responsibility will be to conduct auditory-perceptual assessments of recorded speech samples using established rating protocols. This is a fully remote position offering flexible working arrangements. The work can be undertaken alongside existing clinical employment, postgraduate study or other qualified commitments.

Each Research

Assistant will complete approximately 274 hours of work over three months, equivalent to approximately 21 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

- Conduct auditory-perceptual assessments of recorded speech samples from individuals with progressive neurological disease

- Apply standardised perceptual rating protocols accurately and consistently

- Participate in initial training, calibration and familiarisation sessions with the Redenlab team

- Complete assigned speech assessments within agreed timelines

- Maintain accurate and organised records of ratings and assessment outcomes

- Participate in quality assurance activities, including inter-rater reliability assessments and review of rating discrepancies

- Identify and communicate any uncertainties or difficulties encountered during assessment

- Attend occasional remote meetings with the research team to discuss progress and resolve assessment-related questions

- Maintain confidentiality and comply with research data security and privacy requirements

About you

Essential Skills





- Speech pathology qualifications: A completed university degree in speech pathology or speech-language pathology

- English language proficiency: Native or near-native English proficiency, with excellent auditory-perceptual discrimination skills

- Attention to detail: Ability to conduct repetitive, structured assessments with a high degree of accuracy and consistency

- Independent working skills: Ability to work autonomously, follow established protocols and maintain accurate records

- Organisation and reliability: Strong time-management skills and demonstrated ability to meet agreed deadlines

- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a remote research team

- Availability: Capacity to commence as soon as possible and complete approximately 274 hours of work within three months

- Technical requirements: Access to a reliable computer, stable internet connection and suitable headphones for auditory-perceptual assessment

Desirable
- Clinical experience assessing adults with motor speech disorders, particularly dysarthria

- Experience working with people with progressive neurological diseases





- Previous involvement in speech or language research

- Experience conducting perceptual speech assessments or structured clinical ratings

- Familiarity with research data collection, quality assurance or inter-rater reliability procedures

Benefits

- Remuneration of AUD $50 per hour plus superannuation

- Flexible, fully remote working arrangements
- An opportunity to contribute to clinically relevant neurological research

- Training and support from experienced speech pathology and neuroscience researchers

- Practical experience in research methodology, perceptual speech assessment and quality assurance
- An opportunity to strengthen a research CV ahead of future PhD and scholarship applications

- Co-authorship on the primary peer-reviewed research publication, subject to meeting standard authorship requirements

- Exposure to research conducted at the intersection of speech pathology, neuroscience and clinical trials

About us

Redenlab is an Australian health technology company specialising in the development and application of speech and language biomarkers for neurological diseases. We work with pharmaceutical companies, academic researchers and clinical trial organisations internationally to develop and validate speech-based measures of neurological function and disease progression. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in speech pathology, neuroscience, clinical research, acoustic analysis and artificial intelligence.

📌 Research Assistant – Speech Perceptual Analysis (Melbourne)
🏢 Redenlab
📍 Melbourne