36.1524, Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Lab Manager/Technician, University of Michigan

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Subject: 36.1524, Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Lab Manager/Technician, University of Michigan

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Date: 13-May-2025
From: Department of Linguistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor [lingsearch at umich.edu]
Subject: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Lab Manager/Technician, University of Michigan


Job Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Web Address: https://lsa.umich.edu/linguistics
Job Title: Lab Manager/Technician
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; General
Linguistics

Description:
Applications are invited for a technician/lab manager to provide
technical support for research labs in the Department of Linguistics
at the University of Michigan. The department is equipped with EEG,
dual electromagnetic articulography (EMA) systems, EGG, ultrasound,
oral/nasal airflow measurement system, pupillometry equipment, and
eye-tracking equipment. Familiarity with one or more of these
laboratory techniques is a plus, although not required. The appointed
technician will join a vibrant department conducting research in
various areas of linguistics. While not necessary, we hope the
candidate will have an interest in linguistic research and will engage
in research in many ways.
Responsibilities:
 - Manage and support lab hardware / software (EEG, EMA, airflow,
ultrasound, eye-tracking, etc.)
 - Assist with experiment setup, software scripting, and data
processing pipelines (Python, MATLAB, R)
 - Train and onboard lab users (faculty, students); maintain
documentation and equipment logs
 - Support data collection and assist with preliminary analyses for
research projects
 - Coordinate research compliance (IRB, data storage) and collaborate
with administrative team
Qualifications:
 - PhD or MA with significant experience in relevant subject areas
(linguistics, computational linguistics, cognitive science, computer
science, psychology, or related field).
 - Expertise in programming and computational proficiency are
required.
 - Specific experience with Python, MATLAB, R, signal processing,
machine learning, and time series analyses would be particularly
useful but is not a prerequisite; an eagerness to learn and expand
knowledge in these areas is expected.
 - Knowledge of statistics is a plus.
 - Expertise in one or more of the above-mentioned laboratory
techniques is a plus.
 - Interest in working in an interdisciplinary setting.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: lingsearch at umich.edu
Web Address for Applications:
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/263234/linguistics-lab-manager
Application Instructions:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and
should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter
should address your specific interest in the position and outline
skills and experience that directly relate to the position. Please
include contact information for three references. Candidates that do
not include a cover letter with their resume may not receive full
consideration for the position. Applications need to be submitted
through the UM Job Portal at this link:
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/263234/linguistics-lab-manager.
Review of dossiers will begin on May 26th. Applications will be open
until the position is filled. The (flexible) starting date of the
position is August 15th, 2025. Questions can be directed to
lingsearch at umich.edu.
Contact Information:
        Valerie Murphree
        Email: lingsearch at umich.edu



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