Postdoctoral Fellow, Aphasia Research And Treatment Lab, Moody College Of Communication

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, US
Base: $65,000 + depending on experience; bonus/equ...
Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or related field
Experience with r software and linear-mixed effects regression
Background in cognitive neuroscience or neurogenic communication disorders
This position supports NIH-funded studies investigating the cognitive and neural basis of primary progressive aphasia (PPA)

Job Summary

  • This position supports NIH-funded studies investigating the cognitive and neural basis of primary progressive aphasia (PPA).
  • The role involves collecting and analyzing behavioral data as well as potential brain imaging data analysis.
  • Collaboration is required with labs at the University of California, San Francisco and the University of New Mexico.

Matching Summary

This position supports NIH-funded studies investigating the cognitive and neural basis of primary progressive aphasia (PPA).

Salary

Base: $65,000+ depending on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or related field
  • Experience with R software and linear-mixed effects regression
  • Background in cognitive neuroscience or neurogenic communication disorders

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience with individuals having aphasia or dementia
  • Experience managing multi-site data collection workflows
  • Familiarity with linguistic corpora and clinical trials

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctoral degree within the last 3 years
  • Publication record in cognitive neuroscience or neurorehabilitation
  • Experience collecting and analyzing behavioral or brain imaging data

Work Rights

Must meet federal Employment Eligibility Verification requirements

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