Postdoctoral Researcher - Aphasia Research Lab
Postdoctoral Researcher - Aphasia Research Lab
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Job Description
The Aphasia Lab in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The Aphasia Lab focuses on understanding the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying aphasia and developing innovative rehabilitation approaches. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an early-career researcher to contribute to investigations on neuromodulation (specifically transcranial direct current stimulation tDCS) and its effects on language recovery in individuals with aphasia. The Postdoctoral Researcher will play a key role in designing implementing and analyzing data from behavioral and neuromodulation-based studies aimed at improving aphasia treatment.
Responsibilities
Conduct research on tDCS applications for aphasia rehabilitation including study design participant recruitment and experimental execution. Develop and refine research methodologies including language assessment and intervention protocols combined with tDCS. Apply neuromodulation techniques (tDCS) in clinical and research settings ensuring safety and compliance with research protocols. Analyze behavioral data using appropriate statistical and computational tools. Author and co-author scientific publications and present findings at national and international conferences. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including speech-language pathologists cognitive neuroscientists and neurologists. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in research projects. Contribute to grant writing and securing research funding
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field (completed by May 2025). Strong background in aphasia research language processing or neurocognitive disorders. Proficiency in behavioral experimental design and statistical analysis (e.g. R SPSS MATLAB Python). Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Employment Type
Full Time
