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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