29.855, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics; Second Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Oregon

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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:00:35
From: Melissa Baese-Berk [mbaesebe at uoregon.edu]
Subject: Cognitive Science; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics; Second Language Acquisition: Post Doc, University of Oregon, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Oregon 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Oregon, USA 
Web Address: https://www.speechperceptionproductionlab.com
Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics; Second Language Acquisition


Description:

The Speech Perception & Production Laboratory at the University of Oregon is
seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar. The researcher will work with
Dr. Melissa Baese-Berk in the new Spoken Language Research Laboratories
facilities on an NSF-funded project on the relationship between speech
perception and production. The researcher will work on a number of ongoing
projects under this grant. 

Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing written and oral presentations of the research for journal
articles and conference presentations; 
- Overseeing data collection and analysis for ongoing projects in the lab;
- Spearheading new projects under the grant; and
- Supervising undergraduate and graduate researchers working on the project.

There will be ample opportunity and encouragement to participate in the wider
intellectual community at the University of Oregon, including colloquia hosted
by the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Psychology, and the
Institute of Neuroscience.

The faculty in the Spoken Language Research Laboratories in the Department of
Linguistics at the University of Oregon areas of expertise are in child
language, bilingualism, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics. We also have
strong ties with faculty in Psychology, particularly in the areas of
developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience. In addition to spoken
language research, the Department of Linguistics has significant strengths in
historical linguistics and fieldwork.

The position will begin in Fall of 2018 and is for one year, with an option to
renew the position for a second year. Review of applications will begin on
March 15th and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please send a brief cover letter explaining your background and
research interests, CV including publications, a writing sample and contact
information for three references as attachments in an email addressed to Dr.
Melissa Baese-Berk.

Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Linguistics, Psychology, or Speech & Hearing Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise and a strong interest in second language acquisition and/or
psycholinguistic theory and methodology.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action,
ADA-compliant institution dedicated to the goal of building a culturally
diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a
multicultural environment. To these ends, we strongly encourage applications
from historically marginalized and currently underrepresented communities
including but not limited to ethnic and racial minorities, women, LGBTQs,
veterans, and the alternatively-abled. 

The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the
Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “highest
research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,200
graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The
UO’s beautiful, 295-acre campus features state-of-the art facilities in an
arboretum-like setting. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000
with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, and
a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within
easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and
Portland.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: mbaesebe at uoregon.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Melissa Baese-Berk 
	Email: mbaesebe at uoregon.edu 


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