Postdoctoral Scientist
Postdoctoral Scientist
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Job Description
Overview
The Human Interaction (HI) Lab in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scientist (Postdoctoral Fellow I) to join our team. The overarching goal of the HI Lab is to improve communication for people with neurological speech disorders: Postdoc will be involved in projects studying communication partner training and interaction behaviors in the conversations of people with Parkinsons disease. This is a highly transdisciplinary line of research and the successful candidate will work with a research team that includes experts in communication speech pathology statistics and speech signal processing. The Postdoc will play a key role in managing daytoday project needs related to recruitment data collection data analysis and dissemination of results. This is a 24month postion (with the opportunity to extend) and will be primarily supervised by Dr. Stephanie Borrie but will also involve mentorship and collaboration from Drs. Tyson Barrett Kaitlin Lansford and Sarah Leopold.
We offer a competitive salary and a supportive research environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. The Postdoctoral Researcher will have access to stateoftheart facilities and resources necessary to conduct cuttingedge research.
To apply please submit a cover letter outlining research interests curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The Human Interaction Lab is committed to diversity and equality and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applicants who can contribute to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
For more information about the lab and the project please contact the PI
Responsibilities
- Project management data collection and data analysis
- Manuscript writing
- Mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students
- Opportunities for teaching
- Communicate effectively with project PI and CoIs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g. Speech Pathology Linguistics Psychology or a related discipline) by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated productivity in terms of published peer reviewed journal articles and scientific conference presentations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to effectively handle daytoday research operations and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis techniques with experience in speech signal processing being beneficial but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to contribute to research publications and collaborate with team members effectively.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in programming and software development preferably in languages such as R Python MATLAB or C/C.
- Experience preparing grant applications and reports.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 110
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights
College Highlights
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
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U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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Employment Type
Full-Time
