Linguistic and Childhood Language Development Specialist
Tobii Dynavox Global
Linguistic and Childhood Language Development Specialist
Tobii Dynavox Global
Eye-controlled communication aids and support
Why join us?
We’re on a mission to empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. As the world-leader in assistive communication solutions, we empower our customers to express themselves, connect with the world, and live richer lives.
At Tobii Dynavox, you can grow your career within a dynamic, global companythat has a clear, impactful purpose - with the flexibility to also do what truly matters to you outside of work. What’s more, you’ll be part of a work culture where collaboration is the norm and individuality is welcomed.
As a member of our team, you’ll have the power to innovate for good. You’ll see your ideas in use in new applications, work with the latest technology on leading platforms, and deliver meaningful solutions for our customers.
About the Project
Tobii Dynavox is seeking a highly qualified Linguistic and Childhood Language Developmentspecialistto support the development and review ofAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)contentfor a specific target-language community. This project is critical in ensuring that AAC content is linguistically and culturally meaningful, relevant, and aligned with real-world communication needs.We are looking to fill this role with an immediate start.
Target Language
French
Key Responsibilities
Contribute knowledge andexpertisetochildhoodlanguage development in the target language
Help develop a lexical database that organizes words by part of speech and morphological form
Support the evaluation andselectionof existing lexical data sources
Review lexical data for errors and make corrections as needed
Collaborate closely with software developers and AAC content experts todefine language-specific software features and expected behaviors based on the syntactic and grammatical structure of the target language
Review the software productandAAC implementationsto ensure that vocabulary, grammar, and syntax in the target language are well supported for children’s communication needs.
Required Qualifications
Native speaker of the target language
Fluencyin English
Background in linguistics and childhood language development
Strong understanding of the grammatical structure and morphology of the target language, with the ability to discuss complex linguistic concepts with English-speaking developers
Strong knowledge of research on language development and vocabulary acquisition in the target language for typically developing children
Conceptual understanding of AAC principles and how vocabulary, grammar, and language development are represented in AAC systems
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with AAC vocabulary organization,contentdesign, or communication support tools for children
Experience reviewing lexical resources, language data, or language-focused software products
Project Commitment
Theproject is estimated to require up to200 hoursin total over a period ofapproximately9 months, with an expected workload of up to 20 hours per week, depending on the project phase
This includes ongoing collaboration with developers, with two weekly meetings (30–60 minutes each).
The remaining time is expected to be dedicated to independent, self-directed work.
The work will be performed remotely, with meeting times aligned to Stockholm (CET).
Scheduling is expected to be flexible within the agreed project timeline.
This is an independent contractor role. This engagementdoes not constitutean employment relationship. Contractorsare responsible formanaging their own taxes.
What We Offer
A meaningful role with significant impact on the AAC community in the target region
The opportunity to shape communication tools used by individuals with complex communication needs
Collaboration with an experienced and international development team
Competitive project-based compensation
How to Apply
Your CV
A brief statement outlining your motivation
Your availability and earliestpossible startdate, with a preference for an immediate start.
Pleasesubmityour questions to[email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
Apply today!
We believe in empowering individuals - including our own employees - to reach their full potential. So, if you want to change lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.
Where we stand:
We believe diversity not only enriches our workplace culture, but also gives us a strategic advantage. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us all become better communicators, better problem solvers, and better human beings. Our differences make us stronger.
Tobii Dynavox values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Tobii Dynavox does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
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Eye-controlled communication aids and support
Tobii Dynavox is a global leader in assistive technology for communication. It designs and provides custom communication aids, including eye-controlled devices that generate speech, and classroom tools, backed by integrated hardware, software, language systems, training, and dedicated support. How it works: their devices use eye-tracking and other interfaces to help people with disabilities express themselves and develop literacy, with accompanying software and services to support clinicians and caregivers. How it differs from competitors: they offer a complete, end-to-end solution—from devices and software to training and funding support—through a worldwide distribution network, addressing a large unmet need and providing extensive support to maximize usage. Their goal is to enable individuals with communication challenges to express themselves, communicate in their own voice, and live more independent lives, benefiting users, families, healthcare systems, and society as a whole.
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