Dear All,
Applications are invited for a one-year postdoctoral position at the
Cognitive Neuroscience of Language Laboratory at Michigan State Univ.
Depending on productivity and a candidate’s desire to grow independent
research, the position will allow for additional years. The candidate
will work with Dr. Fan Cao on projects concerning language development,
learning and disorders in monolingual and bilingual populations using
fMRI and DTI. Michigan State University provides an excellent
multi-disciplinary and highly interactive neuroimaging environment with
its own physics, psychology and neuroscience groups as well as a
research dedicated 3T MR scanner, EEG- and eye-tracking laboratories.
A requirement for the position is good familiarity with fMRI techniques
including data collection and data analysis. Preference will be given to
applicants with a strong understanding of language processing, reading
development and disorders, and bilingualism, and/or those who have
expertise in functional connectivity and DTI technique.Other desired
skills include experience or exposure to neuroanatomy, statistical
methods, signal processing, and computer scripting (e.g. MATLAB).
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning/conducting
experiments, running neuroimaging data analysis, and preparing
written/oral presentations for journal publications and conferences.
Additional responsibilities will include oversight of undergraduate and
graduate students working on the projects.
A Ph.D. degree is required for this position; preference will be given
to candidates with a Ph.D. in hand, but candidates with ABD will be
considered as well.Relevant areas for the Ph.D. include but are not
limited to Cognitive Neuroscience, Engineering, Bioengineering, Speech
and Hearing Science, Psychology, and Linguistics. The successful
candidate will have excellent organization and communication skills and
strong personal motivation. Background and experience with submission of
manuscripts to scholarly journals is desirable; English
language**proficiency required. The salary range will depend on
applicant’s incoming skill set. The position includes health coverage
per Michigan State University regulations.
To apply for this position, please refer to posting *# 9026* and
complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University
Employment Opportunities website,
https://jobs.msu.edu
<https://jobs.msu.edu/>. Applicants should submit the following
information: (1) a current CV, (2) statement of research interests, and
(3) contact information of at least 3 references. Review of applications
begins immediately; applications received by March 15, 2014 will receive
full consideration. Applications received later than this date will be
considered until the position is filled. Work begins as soon as
possible. Inquiries can be sent by email to Dr. Fan Cao (fcao(a)msu.edu
<mailto:fcao@msu.edu>).
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is
committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The
university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women,
persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Best,
Fan Cao