Dr Yvonne Wren and Dr Karen Sage welcome applications for an opportunity to work with the research unit.

This undergraduate placement is open to University of the West of England (UWE) students only.

Applications can be made by clicking here.

Research Placement Specifications:

Employer: UWE

Position title: Undergraduate Research Placement - Speech & Language Development in Children

Application close: 13-June-2014 Friday

Commences: To be confirmed

Employment type: Student Intern-ship/Placement

Remuneration/ Pay rate: £1400

Location: Bristol

Project Description: 

This research project aims to introduce the student to the field of children’s speech and language development. It will use audio and video recordings of children talking to investigate patterns in both typically developing children and those who are showing delay or disorder in their speech and language.

Project Objectives:

·         Appraised production of a literature review on the theme of children’s early speech and language development.

·         Production of coded data sets, preparation and analysis.

Tasks you will undertake:
You will receive comprehensive support and will have the opportunity to:

·         Code video and audio samples and transcribe children’s speech.

·         Undertake a comprehensive literature analysis.

·         Participate in a wide range of data processing and analysis tasks including labelling, transcription, coding and reliability checking.

Skills Required:

·         Excellent organisational skills and confidence adopting systematic data management processes.

·         Ability to work independently and concentrate for long periods of time.

·         Excellent attention to detail skills.

·         Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Funding & Location:
The research placements are paid and successful students will receive a bursary of £1400 for their placement. The placements will last for a period of 6-weeks and start dates will be agreed with the research supervisor. Successful students will be required to work full time at UWE or within the local area. Please note the payment offered will not cover any additional research or travel expenses.