26.4183, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Toronto

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Subject: 26.4183, Jobs: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Toronto

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Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:26:22
From: Elizabeth Johnson [elizabeth.johnson at utoronto.ca]
Subject: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, University of Toronto, Toronto/Mississauga, Canada

University or Organization: University of Toronto 
Department: Psychology
Job Location: Toronto/Mississauga, Canada 
Web Address: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/faculty-staff/johnson-elizabeth
Job Title: Developmental Speech Perception
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics 

Description:

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time post-doctoral research scientist in Dr. Elizabeth Johnson’s Child Language and Speech Studies (C.L.A.S.S.) lab. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of study (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics, Hearing and Speech Sciences, or Cognitive Science), excellent writing skills, and advanced training in experimental design and statistics. Special attention will be given to candidates with a strong background in phonetics, psycholinguistics, and/or infant testing methodologies. The position will involve testing infants and/or toddlers, but prior experience doing experimental work with young children is not absolutely necessary. 

The successful candidate will become a member of the Human Communication Group in the Psychology Department at the University of Toronto Mississauga (http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/research-0/human-communication-hc), and will join Dr. Johnson’s NSERC-funded research program examining how young children acquire the sound structure of their native language (http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/faculty-staff/johnson-elizabeth). Starting salary will be $40,000 a year. The successful candidate will work on a planned set of word recognition experiments as well as develop a unique line of research in collaboration with Dr. Johnson. They will also be expected to work towards a strong publication record. Initial funding will be provided for one year, but an additional year of funding may be possible. This position is 100% research and involves no teaching obligations (although some contributions to lab management and general mentorship of junior students will be expected). If strong
 ly desired, some opportunities to gain experience teaching may be possible. 

Interested candidates should submit a CV, a short statement of interest (<500 words), a sample first-authored publication, and the names of two potential letter writers. Reference letters will only be requested from shortlisted candidates. Application materials should be submitted directly to Dr. Johnson (email below). Review of applications will begin October 15th and will continue until a suitable candidate is found to fill the position. The optimal start date would be as soon as possible. International candidates with strong English skills are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 15-Oct-2015 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: elizabeth.johnson at utoronto.ca 
Contact Information:
	Professor Elizabeth Johnson 
	Email: elizabeth.johnson at utoronto.ca 

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