Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing at the University of Texas at Dallas is inviting applicants for a post-doctoral research associate position in the Speech Neuroscience Lab. Our research is focused on studying the sensorimotor mechanisms of speech and their impairments in adult neurogenic populations with speech-language disorders. Excellent facilities for EEG, fMRI, and behavioral testing are available.
The Research Associate will plan, conduct, and direct a wide variety of experiments and simulations using advanced methodologies and applying complex techniques and procedures. The post-doctoral fellow’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, collection, evaluation and interpretation of research data, planning and executing the details of experiments according to research protocols, and dissemination of results through manuscript writing and conference presentation as well as grant proposal writing. The fellow will have an exciting opportunity to pursue collaborative projects across multi-disciplinary programs at the UT Dallas.

Ph.D in a related field.
Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person.

This position may be subject to local travel for assessment, data collection, participant recruitment or participant needs. Other occasional travel may occur such as for training/development, conferences, etc.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

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