[CS] Fwd: [CUNY2012] 5 post-bac positions in Cognitive Science of Language

Fri Apr 20 11:27:55 EDT 2012

From: Colin Phillips <colin at umd.edu>
Date: April 19, 2012 3:52:12 PM EDT
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Cc: Colin Phillips <colin at umd.edu>
Subject: [CUNY2012] 5 post-bac positions in Cognitive Science of Language

Please distribute to interested undergraduate students:

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Post-bac Positions in Cognitive Science of Language

The Dept of Linguistics at the U of Maryland is looking to fill up to FIVE full-time positions for post-bac researchers. Starting date for all positions is Summer/Fall 2012. Salary is competitive, with benefits included. The positions would be ideal for individuals with a BA degree who are interested in gaining research experience in a very active lab as preparation for a research career. Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and should have completed a BA or BS degree by the time of appointment. The ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people (and machines) is a distinct advantage. Applicants may request to be considered for all five positions. Review of applications will begin immediately. Positions are open until filled. 

Positions #1-#2: Baggett Research Fellowships 

Baggett Fellowships are full-time positions. Fellows can pursue research in linguistics, cognitive (neuro-)science of language, or computational modeling. 1-2 positions are available for 2012-2013. Positions are for one year and are not renewable. Contact person: Dr Andrea Zukowski, zukowski at umd.edu. Further details, including faculty mentor list, at: http://www.ling.umd.edu/baggett 

Position #3: Research Assistant in Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience 

This person will be involved in all aspects of studies of language comprehension using behavioral and neuroscientific techniques, including electrophysiological brain recordings (training provided). The person will also contribute to Maryland's IGERT training program in Language Science (languagescience.umd.edu). Previous experience in (psycho-)linguistics preferred. 1 year initial appointment, possibility of extension. Contact Colin Phillips, colin at umd.edu. Application requirements same as for Baggett Fellowships. 

Position #4: Research Assistant in Psycholinguistics/Cognitive Neuroscience 

This person will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects examining language comprehension with behavioral and neurophysiological recording methods including ERP, MEG, and fMRI (training provided). Previous experience in linguistics and/or language processing is preferred; reasonable comfort with basic programming and statistics is a significant plus. 1 year initial appointment with possibility of extension. Contact person Ellen Lau, ellenlau at umd.edu. Application requirements same as for Baggett Fellowships. 

Position #5: MEG Laboratory Manager

This person will play a leading role in the operation of a magnetoencephalography (MEG) facility currently managed by the Dept of Linguistics but serving researchers from many departments, for studies on language, vision, memory, reading, audition, and kinesiology. The person will be trained as an expert user and will help to guide and train other users, will coordinate and enhance resources for studies in the lab, and will manage the smooth daily operation of the lab. The person will also help to coordinate the relocation of the lab to the new Maryland Neuroimaging Center, a large multi-modal imaging facility. The person will have opportunities to participate in and/or lead research projects, and participate in a range of other intellectual activities in language and cognitive neuroscience. Previous laboratory experience is preferred, and the ability to interact comfortably with people and technology is strongly preferred. Prior experience with MEG or other electrophysiolog!
ical techniques is NOT required. The position is for a one year initial appointment, with the possibility of extension beyond that time. For more information contact lab co-directors Colin Phillips (Linguistics, colin at umd.edu) or Jonathan Simon (Electrical Engineering, jzsimon at umd.edu). Applicants are the same as for the Baggett Fellowships.

Applicants for any of the positions should submit a cover letter outlining relevant background and interests, including potential faculty mentors, a current CV, and names and contact information for 3 potential referees. Letters are not needed as part of the initial application. Applicants should also send a writing sample. All application materials should be submitted electronically. Positions #1-#2 - Andrea Zukowski (zukowski at umd.edu). Put 'Baggett Fellowship' in the subject line. Position #3 - Colin Phillips (colin at umd.edu); position #4 - Ellen Lau (ellenlau at umd.edu). Individuals may submit one application and specify which positions they are interested in.

The Dept of Linguistics has shared facilities for testing of infants, children and adults, 2 eye-tracking labs, an ERP lab and a whole-head MEG facility. The department is part of a vibrant language science community that numbers 200 faculty, researchers, and graduate students across 10 departments, and is affiliated with the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program and the new Maryland Neuroimaging Center. 

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