LINGUIST List 16.1237

Tue Apr 19 2005

Jobs: Psycholing: Research Asst, U of Maryland

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        1.    Colin Phillips, Psycholinguistics: 3 Research Assistant Positions, University of Maryland, MD, USA


Message 1: Psycholinguistics: 3 Research Assistant Positions, University of Maryland, MD, USA
Date: 19-Apr-2005
From: Colin Phillips <colinumd.edu>
Subject: Psycholinguistics: 3 Research Assistant Positions, University of Maryland, MD, USA


University or Organization: University of Maryland
Department: Linguistics
Job Rank: Three Research Assistant Positions
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics


Description:

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Language (CNL) Lab in the Department of
Linguistics, University of Maryland, College Park, is looking to fill three
full-time Research Assistant Positions. Starting date for all positions is
summer or fall 2005. the positions are for a one year initial appointment,
with the possibility of extension beyond that time. Salary is competitive,
with benefits included. The positions would be ideal for a person with a BA
or higher degree who is interested in gaining significant research
experience in a very active lab.


Position #1: Cognitive Neuroscience of Language I

This person will be a core member of a team that is using multiple brain
imaging techniques to investigate the mapping from acoustics to phonetics
to the lexicon in the brain, with a particular focus on the temporal
encoding of information. The research is currently funded by NIDCD. The
person will be involved in all aspects of the design, testing, and analysis
of studies using ERP, MEG, and possibly fMRI. Training is provided, but
prior experience of laboratory research is preferred. The ideal candidate
will have strong technical and interpersonal skills. For more information
contact Dr David Poeppel, dpoeppelumd.edu
Phone: +1 301 405 3082
Fax: +1 301 405 7104
Website: http://www.ling.umd.edu

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