Post Doctoral Researcher, Linguistics and Cognitive Science at University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware

Job Description:

University of Delaware
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Job No: 496350
Work Type: Staff
Location: Newark
Categories: Research & Laboratory, Full Time


Postdoctoral Research Associate in Linguistics and Cognitive Science Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field
• Demonstrated interest and experience in studying speech production and perception from an experimental perspective
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skills in data management, statistical analysis, and data visualization

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory-based research at the University of Delaware
• Conduct field-based speech production and perception research in Cameroon
• Write and publish scientific articles describing methods and findings in high-quality journals (e.g. Laboratory Phonology, JASA, Journal of Phonetics, Language & Speech)
• Present work at national and international conferences (e.g. LabPhon, ICPhS, SMC)
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and the management of ongoing projects
• Support writing grant proposals for external funding opportunities
• Serve as a collaborative member of the Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science and the broader community of language scientists at the University of Delaware

Preferred Qualifications (One or more of the following, note not required for application):

• Experience with linguistic fieldwork
• Proficiency in French (especially speaking and comprehension)
• Knowledge of speech motor control
• Musical experience
• Programming experience (e.g. in Python, MatLab, and/or JavaScript)

Other Information: The University of Delaware is home to a vibrant community of language researchers, providing many exciting opportunities for PhD students during their
graduate school education. More information about the program can be found here: https://www.lingcogsci.udel.edu/

The deadline for applications is March 22, 2021.

Contact Information:
Dr. Kathryn Franich
kfranich@udel.edu

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violence.

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The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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