[CogSci] Postdoctoral Position - Language Learning and Meaning Acquisition Lab @ Purdue University

[Arielle Borovsky]

*Postdoctoral position, Language Learning and Meaning Acquisition (LLaMA)
Lab at Purdue University*

Join an interdisciplinary and dynamic team carrying out an NIH-funded
project that measures early word learning and language processing skills in
toddlers and preschoolers.  The postdoctoral scholar will be an integral
contributor to a longitudinal project of early lexico-semantic abilities in
young children and will contribute to word learning studies that build on
the learner’s developing knowledge. The scholar will be encouraged to
integrate and develop independent projects within the scope of the project.

The position is full-time, with an initial appointment for one year, and
renewal is possible pending satisfactory performance and availability of
funding.  Salary will be according to the NIH postdoctoral scale, and
benefits are provided.  Applications will be continuously reviewed until
position is filled.  Preferred start date anytime between July 2022 and
January 2023.

*Requirements*

   - Research interests in early language acquisition and word learning
   - PhD in a broadly related field (e.g., cognitive science, computer
   science, psychology, learning sciences, linguistics,
   speech-language-hearing sciences)
   - Solid scientific communication and data analytic skills
   - Demonstrated capability in analytical coding environments such as R /
   python

*Preferred (some combination of)*

   - Familiarity with network science, computational modeling, and/or
   advanced data analytic approaches
   - Experience collecting data in online interfaces
   - Web and/or app development experience
   - Proficiency with measures of language processing using eye-tracking

*To apply*
Apply at this link
<https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Post-Doctoral-Research-Associate-IN-47906/884739400/>,
application includes uploading a CV and 1-2 page cover letter which briefly
highlights research interests/experiences and career goals.

Please also arrange to share representative publication(s) and contact
information for two references directly to Arielle Borovsky at
aborovsky at purdue.edu
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