Linguistic and Childhood Language Development Specialist – AAC, Norwegian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Sweden.

📋 Description

• Contribute your knowledge and expertise to the development of childhood language in Norwegian.

• Assist in creating a lexical database that organizes words according to their part of speech and morphological form.

• Aid in the evaluation and selection of existing lexical data sources.

• Review lexical data for inaccuracies and implement necessary corrections.

• Work in collaboration with software developers and AAC content specialists to define features and expected behaviors tailored for Norwegian.

• Evaluate the software product and AAC implementations to ensure that they support the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax necessary for children's communication needs in Norwegian.

• Participate in two weekly meetings lasting between 30 to 60 minutes.

• Engage in independent, self-directed work throughout the duration of the project.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a native speaker of Norwegian.

• Proficient in English.

• Educational background in linguistics and expertise in childhood language development.

• Strong comprehension of Norwegian grammatical structures and morphology.

• Capable of discussing intricate linguistic concepts with developers who speak English.

• Extensive knowledge of research related to language development and vocabulary acquisition for typically developing children in Norwegian.

• Conceptual understanding of AAC principles and how vocabulary, grammar, and language development are represented within AAC systems.

• Familiarity with AAC vocabulary organization, content design, or communication support tools for children is preferred.

• Experience in reviewing lexical resources, language data, or language-focused software products is preferred.

• Availability for up to 20 hours per week over a span of approximately 9 months.

• Ability to operate as an independent contractor and manage personal tax obligations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on project milestones.

• Flexible scheduling within the agreed project timeline.

• A meaningful role with a significant impact on the AAC community in the targeted region.

• Opportunity to influence the communication tools utilized by individuals with complex communication needs.

• Collaboration with a knowledgeable and international development team.