[CogSci] Postdoctoral position focused on sensory cues in early word learning and recognition

[Arielle Borovsky]

Cognitive Scientists:

We have an opening for a postdoctoral scholar as part of a recently funded
project. The successful candidate will have opportunities for mentorship
from multiple local faculty involved in the project (Amanda Seidl,
Bridgette Kelleher, and myself - Arielle Borovsky).  There are
opportunities to develop independent queries while contributing to a larger
project. International applicants are eligible to apply. Multiple years of
funding are available. Would it be possible to share this announcement with
PhD students who will be graduating this Spring / Summer / Fall? Details
below:

*Postdoctoral fellowship focused on sensory cues in word learning and
recognition *

*Infant Speech Lab  *

*Purdue University’s Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences *

Join an interdisciplinary and dynamic international team working to carry
out a funded project which will explore how multisensory cues impact word
learning and recognition. This work will allow us to answer fundamental
questions about how different (and different numbers of) sensory cues might
impact word learning and how humans use such cues with their words in
interactions with infants worldwide. For example, we might ask whether
gustatory cues linked with an object support learning of associated words
more than olfactory, visual, and tactile cues or whether caregivers in
different cultures talk more or less about different sensory cues when
interacting with infants. The postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to
integrate and develop independent projects within the scope of the project,
to think about ways in which sensory cues might be exploited in clinical
approaches, and to develop as a scholar within a supportive, collaborative,
diverse, welcoming, and stimulating environment.

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 starting
February 15th. Preferred start date anytime between July 2023 and September
2023.


*Requirements *

· Research interests in early language acquisition, word learning, and
sensory cues

· 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

· Ability to complete analytical coding environments such as R / python

· Proficiency/interest in measures of language processing using eye-tracking



*To apply *

Application found at link below and includes uploading a CV and 1-2 page
cover letter which briefly highlights research interests/experiences and
career goals.

https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/24269/

Please also arrange to share representative publication(s) and contact
information for two references directly to Amanda Seidl at aseidl at purdue.edu
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