Post Doctoral Associate

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 13121104
Title: Post Doctoral Associate
Functional Title: Post Doctoral Associate
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: BSOS-Hearing & Speech Sciences
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Drs. Yasmeen Faroqi-Shah and Robert Slevc of the University of Maryland and Dr. Christian Brodbeck of McMaster University are seeking to hire a post-doctoral researcher to work on a collaborative initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health entitled, Neurocognitive Mechanisms of Sentence Production Impairment in Aphasia. This project examines the interaction between linguistic abilities, processing capacity, and neural mechanisms in normal sentence production and post-stroke aphasia using behavioral and neurophysiological (magnetoencephalography, MEG) techniques. The post-doctoral researcher will primarily be involved in developing, conducting, and analyzing MEG aspects of the project. Secondary responsibilities involve behavioral experimentations with aphasia. The position will be based at the University of Maryland College Park campus, but training and supervision will be provided by all PIs through joint discussions and lab meetings.
The start date is April 15, 2024 with some flexibility. The position is for an initial period of one year with potential extension for an additional two years. One does NOT have to be a US citizen to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A PhD in cognitive science, neuroscience, linguistics, speech-language pathology or related field by the start date is required.
Experience:
  • Desired expertise includes electrophysiological and/or MRI techniques, strong programming skills (Python preferred), and language processing and production.
  • Background and/or interest in adult language disorders, particularly aphasia, is particularly relevant.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Candidates are expected to be able to function independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Additional Information:
Application Instructions
To apply, please upload:
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two writing samples that showcase your scientific writing skills
  • Unofficial Transcript
Posting Date: 12/14/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 01/31/2024
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Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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