LINGUIST List 30.2547
Tue Jun 25 2019
Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, Northwestern University
Editor for this issue: Becca Morris <beccalinguistlist.org>
Date: 25-Jun-2019
From: LaShanta LeSure <lashanta.lesurenorthwestern.edu>
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA
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University or Organization: Northwestern University
Department: SoC/Communication Sciences & Disorders
Job Location: Illinois, USA
Web Address: https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/departments/csd/about.php
Job Title: Postdoctoral Position in Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics
Job Rank: Post Doc
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics; Bilingualism
Description:
The Northwestern Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Research Group under the leadership of Professor Viorica Marian is accepting applications for a Post-Doctoral position focused on research in bilingualism and the impact of knowing multiple languages on linguistic, cognitive, neural, and developmental processes.
Qualifications include:
- A Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field
- Experience conducting research with linguistically diverse populations (e.g., bilinguals, multilinguals, second or third language learners, individuals with language disorders) in areas including, but not limited to, linguistic and cognitive processing, audio-visual interaction, neural function, language learning, language and memory, language and cognitive development
- Strong writing skills and experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Solid quantitative skills (multivariate statistics)
- Ability to think critically and broadly
- Ability to work well both independently and with others
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Preferred qualifications include experience with (please specify):
- Eye-tracking
- ERP
- Computational modeling
- MATLAB or/and R
The University:
Northwestern University is one of the nation’s largest private research universities. The main campus is located in Evanston and the medical campus is located 12 miles south in Chicago. Both campuses are located on the shore of Lake Michigan. There is continuing expansion of University facilities and programs, particularly in the sciences and medicine. Diverse cultural, social, and recreational activities abound on and near each campus.Salary is competitive and consistent with NIH guidelines. For more information about our research group, please visit http://bilingualism.northwestern.edu/.
To apply, candidates should email the following to the application email provided below:
- a Curriculum Vitae,
- a one-page research statement,
- two sample publications, and
- the contact information of three referees.
Finalists will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will start on August 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable between September 2019 and March 2020.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: heather.kleinschmit
northwestern.edu
Contact Information:
Project Manager Heather Kleinschmit
Email: heather.kleinschmit
northwestern.edu Page Updated: 27-Jun-2019