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The Speech Neurophysiology Lab is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral research fellow position in a brain imaging laboratory that studies the neural bases of stuttering and other related speech-language and developmental disorders.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Executing standard statistical methods for analysis of neuroimaging data.
- Researching and implementing novel/advanced methods for data analysis.
Secondary responsibilities will include:
- Helping to design, set-up, and run behavioral and brain imaging experiments.
- Assisting in medical/scientific literature searches, manuscript preparation, and presentation of data collected.
- Assisting with training of undergraduate and graduate research assistants in the lab.
Educational & Experiential Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
- A track record of published research commensurate with their experience in an area that closely relates to the project aims
Other relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary to succeed in this role:
- Good familiarity with the published literature in the neural bases of stuttering, brain development, and speech motor control.
- A strong background in statistics (including all standard univariate statistical methods such as multiple regression, ANOVA).
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are needed, as the position requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Prior experience with behavioral/brain imaging, particularly functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and/or brain imaging data analysis software (AFNI, FSL, Freesurfer, SPM, etc.).
- Proficiency with MATLAB and UNIX/Linux programming is preferred.
- Strong preference will be given to applicants with prior experience with acquiring and analyzing EEG and/or structural and functional MRI data.
Monday - Friday
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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
