<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><br><br><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;text-align:center;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:17.12px"><span>Post</span>-<span>doctoral</span> <span>position</span> application</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Drs. </span><a href="https://hesp.umd.edu/facultyprofile/faroqi-shah/yasmeen" rel="noreferrer" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Yasmeen Faroqi-Shah</span></a><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> and </span><a href="https://psyc.umd.edu/facultyprofile/slevc/l-robert" rel="noreferrer" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Robert Slevc</span></a><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> of the <span>University</span> of <span>Maryland</span> and Dr. </span><a href="https://christianbrodbeck.net/author/christian-brodbeck/" rel="noreferrer" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Christian Brodbeck</span></a><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> of McMaster <span>University</span> are seeking to hire a <span>post</span>-<span>doctoral</span> <span>researcher</span> to work on a collaborative initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health entitled, <i>Neurocognitive Mechanisms of Sentence Production Impairment in Aphasia</i>. This project examines the interaction between linguistic abilities, processing capacity, and neural mechanisms in normal sentence production and <span>post</span>-stroke aphasia using behavioral and neurophysiological (magnetoencephalography, MEG) techniques. The <span>post</span>-<span>doctoral</span> <span>researcher</span> will primarily be involved in developing, conducting, and analyzing MEG aspects of the project. Secondary responsibilities involve behavioral experimentations with aphasia. The <span>position</span> will be based at the <span>University</span> of <span>Maryland</span> College Park campus, but training and supervision will be provided by all PIs through joint discussions and lab meetings. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br>The start date is April 15, 2024, with some flexibility. This <span>position</span> is for an initial period of one year with potential extension for additional years. One does NOT have to be a US Citizen to apply. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>QUALIFICATIONS:</b> A PhD in cognitive science, neuroscience, linguistics, speech-language pathology or related field by the start date is required. Desired expertise includes electrophysiological and/or MRI techniques, strong programming skills (Python preferred), and language processing and production. Background and/or interest in adult language disorders, particularly aphasia, is particularly relevant. Candidates are expected to be able to function independently and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span>UNIVERSITY</span> OF <span>MARYLAND</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The <span>University</span> of <span>Maryland</span>, College Park is home to a thriving research community and is ranked 10^th among US public institutions for research and development spending. Particularly relevant to this <span>post</span>-<span>doctoral</span> <span>position</span> are numerous interdisciplinary initiatives, such as the </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://nacs.umd.edu/" rel="noreferrer" style="color:blue" target="_blank">Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program</a></span><span style="color:black">, </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://languagescience.umd.edu/" rel="noreferrer" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span>Maryland</span> Language Science Center</a></span><span style="color:black">, and  the </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://bbi.umd.edu/" rel="noreferrer" style="color:blue" target="_blank">Brain and Behavior Institute</a></span><span style="color:black">, and the state-of-the art </span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://mnc.umd.edu/" rel="noreferrer" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span>Maryland</span> Neuroimaging Center</a></span><span style="color:black">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The <span>University</span> of <span>Maryland</span>, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>TO APPLY:</b> Please complete an online application at <span style="color:black"><a href="https://ejobs.umd.edu/" rel="noreferrer" style="color:blue" target="_blank">https://ejobs.umd.edu/</a></span>  (job <span>position</span> #<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> 13121104</span>). Required materials include a Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, two (2) samples of written work showcasing your scientific writing, and the names and email addresses of three reference providers, who will upload letters directly into the system. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br>For best consideration, submit your application by January 31, 2024. For questions, contact Dr. Yasmeen Faroqi-Shah via email at <a href="mailto:yfshah@umd.edu" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">yfshah@umd.edu</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div lang="EN-US"><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106)">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br></span><font color="#000000"><b><span style="font-size:14pt">Yasmeen Faroqi-Shah</span></b>, PhD, CCC/SLP<br>Professor</font></div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font color="#000000"><a href="https://hesp.umd.edu/facultyprofile/faroqi-shah/yasmeen" target="_blank">Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences</a></font></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><a href="http://aphasia.umd.edu/" target="_blank">Aphasia Research Center</a>    <a href="https://bilingual.umd.edu" target="_blank">Bilingual Language Assessment</a></span></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font color="#44546a" face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.6667px"><a href="https://languagescience.umd.edu/" target="_blank">Language Science Center</a></span></font></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font color="#44546a" face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.6667px"><a href="https://nacs.umd.edu/" target="_blank">Neuroscience and Cognitive Science</a></span></font></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font color="#44546a" face="Calibri, sans-serif"><a href="https://sites.google.com/umd.edu/umd-reach/home/faculty-and-labs" target="_blank">UMD-REACH (Research, Equity, and Access in Communication & Hearing)</a></font></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(68,84,106)">------------------------------</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(68,84,106)">-----------------------------</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(68,84,106)">---------------------</span></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUhzSkxFVDZsNks1fGRlZmF1bHR8OWMyYmUyYzRiY2IzMTc3Mjk5MWUxMGQ1MGMzMTk0ZDI" target="_blank">Sign up for an appointment</a></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(68,84,106)">------------------------------</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(68,84,106)">-----------------------------</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(68,84,106)">---------------------</span></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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