23.1535, Jobs: Cognitive Science; General Ling: Post-Bac Researchers, U of Maryland

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Subject: 23.1535, Jobs: Cognitive Science; General Ling: Post-Bac Researchers, U of Maryland

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Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:46:58
From: Andrea Zukowski [zukowski at umd.edu]
Subject: Cognitive Science; General Linguistics: Post-Bac Researchers, University of Maryland, USA

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University or Organization: University of Maryland 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Maryland, USA 
Web Address: http://ling.umd.edu
Job Rank: Post-Bac Researchers  

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; General Linguistics 

Description:

The University of Maryland is looking to fill up to five full-time positions 
for post-bac researchers. Starting date: Summer/Fall 2012. Salary 
competitive, with benefits. The positions are ideal for graduates 
interested in gaining research experience in a very active lab as 
preparation for a research career. US or Canadian citizens or 
permanent residents only; BA or BS required by time of appointment. 
The ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people (and 
machines) is a distinct advantage. Applicants may request to be 
considered for all five positions. Positions are open until filled, but best 
consideration date is April 20th. 

Positions #1-#2: Baggett Research Fellowships 

Baggett Fellowships are full-time positions. Fellows can pursue 
research in linguistics, cognitive (neuro-)science, or computational 
modeling of language. 1-2 positions are available for 2012-2013. 
Positions are for 1 year and not renewable. Contact: Andrea Zukowski, 
zukowski at umd.edu. Further details including faculty mentor list at: 
http://www.ling.umd.edu/baggett 

Position #3: Research Assistant in Psycholinguistics/Cognitive 
Neuroscience 

This person will be involved in studies of language comprehension 
using behavioral and electrophysiological techniques (training 
provided). The person will also contribute to Maryland's IGERT training 
program in Language Science, http://languagescience.umd.edu. 
Previous research experience preferred. 1 year initial appointment, 
possibility of extension. Contact: Colin Phillips, colin at umd.edu.

Position #4: Research Assistant in Psycholinguistics/Cognitive 
Neuroscience 

This person will be involved in projects examining language 
comprehension with behavioral and neurophysiological methods 
including ERP, MEG, and fMRI (training provided). Previous experience 
in linguistics and/or language processingis preferred; reasonable 
comfort with basic programming and statistics is a significant plus. 1 
year initial appointment with possibility of extension. Contact: Ellen Lau, 
ellenlau at umd.edu.

Position #5: MEG Laboratory Manager

This person will play a leading role in the operation of an MEG facility 
managed by the Department of Linguistics but serving researchers 
from many departments. The person will be trained as an expert user 
and will guide other users, coordinate resources, and manage the 
smooth daily operation of the lab. The person will also help to 
coordinate the relocation of the lab to the new Maryland Neuroimaging 
Center. Opportunities to participate in research projects and a range of 
other intellectual activities in language and cognitive neuroscience. 
Previous lab experience preferred. Prior experience with MEG is NOT 
required. 1 year initial appointment, with the possibility of extension. 
Contact: lab co-directors Colin Phillips (Linguistics, colin at umd.edu) or 
Jonathan Simon (Electrical Engineering, jzsimon at umd.edu).

Applicants for any of the positions should submit a cover letter outlining 
relevant background and interests, including potential faculty mentors; 
current CV; writing sample; names and contact information for 3 
referees. Letters are not needed for the initial application. All 
application materials should be submitted electronically. Individuals may 
submit one application and specify which positions they are interested 
in.

The Department of Linguistics has facilities for testing of infants, 
children and adults, 2 eye-tracking labs, ERP and MEG labs. The 
department is part of a vibrant language science community of 200 
researchers across 10 departments.

Application Deadline: 20-Apr-2012 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: zukowski at umd.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr Andrea Zukowski 
	Email: zukowski at umd.edu 

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