30.2547, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, Northwestern University

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Subject: 30.2547, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, Northwestern University

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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:46:34
From: LaShanta LeSure [lashanta.lesure at northwestern.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA

 
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 at northwestern.edu 
Contact Information:
	Project Manager Heather Kleinschmit 
	Email: heather.kleinschmit at northwestern.edu 


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