Postdoctoral Scholar - The Language And Aging Lab, Psychology

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Language and Aging Lab at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar. Our lab investigates age-related differences in the neural and behavioral bases of semantic and phonological processes, with a focus on language production. Our primary goals are to further our understanding of the neural factors that contribute to age-related retention and decline seen in language; and to investigate the relationships between structural factors, functional activations, and behavior.

Our lab is affiliated with the Center for Language Science , a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of language researchers with expertise in bilingualism, speech language pathology, psycholinguistics, and cognitive neuroscience. State-of-the-art scanning and data analysis facilities are available and proximally located at the Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center .

The ideal candidate would have a background in the cognitive neuroscience of language and/or aging. Experience with fMRI data analysis and/or programming is desirable, but not mandatory. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity. For additional information about the position, please contact the lab director, Michele Diaz, Ph.D., at mtd143@psu.edu .

The appointment will be for one year, with a good possibility of additional years. The anticipated start date is summer or fall 2021.

Applicants should upload a CV, 2 reprints or preprints, and a statement of research interests. Additionally, applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent separately to Michele Diaz at mtd143@psu.edu .

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

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