Monday, June 23, 2014

Two positions available in Stephen Wilson Lab, Univ of Arizona -- Post doc & Lab manager

Postdoctoral position, Language Neuroscience Laboratory, University of Arizona

A Postdoctoral position is available in the Language Neuroscience Laboratory (PI: Stephen M. Wilson) at the University of Arizona. The successful applicant will play a key role on an NIH-funded project investigating the neural correlates of recovery from aphasia after acute stroke.

A Ph.D. is required in a relevant field, such as Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Psychology. The ideal candidate will have (1) experience working with individuals with acquired language impairments, and (2) experience in conducting neuroimaging studies (e.g. fMRI, DTI, VLSM). However candidates who are exceptionally strong in one of these two areas, and show potential to learn in the other, will be considered. Excellent interpersonal skills are critical, since the position will involve significant interaction with patients, family members, and health professionals. A record of research productivity is highly desirable. Programming skills are desirable but not essential.

Research in the Language Neuroscience Laboratory is focused on the neural basis of language function, how language breaks down in patients with different kinds of aphasia, and the neural changes that support recovery. Our approach combines multimodal neuroimaging with quantitative assessments of language function. We have access to two recently installed and fully equipped Siemens Skyra 3-Tesla scanners (one for inpatients and one dedicated to research). The UA Medical Center has a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center that sees approximately 300 stroke patients per year. The University of Arizona has a long history of leadership in aphasia research, and the successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of researchers from Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Neurology, and Medical Imaging. For more information about the lab and our collaborators, please visit http://neuroling.arizona.edu.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, and is expected to be consistent with NIH NRSA stipends. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2014, but is flexible. The position is open until filled.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, a CV, up to three representative publications, and contact information for two references, to Stephen M. Wilson .


Research Coordinator/Lab Manager, Language Neuroscience Laboratory, University of Arizona

A Research Coordinator/Lab Manager position is available in the Language Neuroscience Laboratory (PI: Stephen M. Wilson) at the University of Arizona. The successful applicant will work on an NIH-funded project investigating the neural correlates of recovery from aphasia after acute stroke, using multimodal neuroimaging and behavioral evaluations of language function. The position will involve significant interaction with patients, family members, and health professionals.

Required qualifications:
- A bachelors degree, ideally in a relevant field such as Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Neuroscience, Psychology, Linguistics or Physiology (other fields will also be considered)
- Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions in research or clinical contexts
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to work flexible hours

Desirable qualifications:
- Previous experience with neuroimaging data collection and/or analysis
- Strong academic record
- Programming skills

Research in the Language Neuroscience Laboratory is focused on the neural basis of language function, how language breaks down in patients with different kinds of aphasia, and the neural changes that support recovery. The University of Arizona has a long history of leadership in aphasia research, and the successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary group of researchers from Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Neurology, and Medical Imaging. For more information about the lab and our collaborators, please visit http://neuroling.arizona.edu.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Full benefits are included. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2014, but is flexible. The position is open until filled.


To apply, please send a letter of interest, a CV, and contact information for three references, to Stephen M. Wilson .

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