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Linguistic and Childhood Language Development Specialist (AAC) - French

Tobii Dynavox

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native speaker of the target language
  • Fluency in English
  • Background in linguistics and childhood language development
  • Strong understanding of the grammatical structure and morphology of the target language

Responsibilities

  • Contribute knowledge and expertise to childhood language development in the target language
  • Help develop a lexical database that organizes words by part of speech and morphological form
  • Support the evaluation and selection of existing lexical data sources
  • Collaborate closely with software developers and AAC content experts to define language-specific software features

Key facts

Hard skills

Linguistics Morphology Speech Fluency Vocabulary Development Lexicons Communication Software

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication

About the company

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Tobii Dynavox

Tobii Dynavox is the market leader in assistive technology for communication. Our custom designed communication aids & corresponding support system enable people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, ALS, autism, spinal cord injury & aphasia to communicate & live their lives to the fullest.Our offering ranges from eye-controlled communication aids for speech generation to tools for the special education classroom. We empower people with disabilities to do what they once did, or never thought possible, such as expressing themselves in a voice of their own or developing literacy skills. We call this Power to be You, and it explains our belief that every individual has the right to live their life to the fullest, communicate, and live a more independent life. This makes a major impact on the people using our technology and those around them. It also benefits entire communities, healthcare systems & society at large.With integrated solutions featuring hardware, software, clinically developed language systems, training, and dedicated support, Tobii Dynavox stands out as a truly global, full solution provider in the assistive technology for communication market. There is an enormous unmet need for such products. Globally, around 50 million individuals need communication aids to communicate and interact effectively, while only about 2 million are diagnosed with this need every year. Furthermore, a subset of only about 2%, or 40,000, of those diagnosed are actually served every year due to low awareness, poor implementation support & lack of funding infrastructure — even in some of the most well-developed countries.We leverage a global distribution network and an extensive funding support system to enable as many as possible to benefit from our communication solutions. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Tobii Dynavox employs around 500 people and covers a global market with offices in the US, the UK, Germany, China, Norway with reselling partners in 60+ markets.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

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 company that 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 Development specialist to support the development and review of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) content for 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 and expertise to childhood language development in the target language 

  • Help develop a lexical database that organizes words by part of speech and morphological form 

  • Support the evaluation and selection of existing lexical data sources 

  • Review lexical data for errors and make corrections as needed 

  • Collaborate closely with software developers and AAC content experts to define language-specific software features and expected behaviors based on the syntactic and grammatical structure of the target language 

  • Review the software product and AAC implementations to 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 

  • Fluency in 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, content design, or communication support tools for children 

  • Experience reviewing lexical resources, language data, or language-focused software products 

Project Commitment 

  • The project is estimated to require up to 200 hours in total over a period of approximately 9 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 engagement does not constitute an employment relationship. Contractors are responsible for managing 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 earliest possible start date, with a preference for an immediate start. 

  • Please submit your questions to hilke.kittmann@tobiidynavox.com 

 

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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