Postdoctoral Scientist

Overview

The Human Interaction (HI) Lab in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scientist (Postdoctoral Fellow I) to join our team. The overarching goal of the HI Lab is to improve communication for people with neurological speech disorders: https://www.humaninteractionlab.com/ The Postdoc will be involved in projects studying communication partner training and interaction behaviors in the conversations of people with Parkinson’s disease. This is a highly transdisciplinary line of research, and the successful candidate will work with a research team that includes experts in communication, speech pathology, statistics, and speech signal processing. The Postdoc will play a key role in managing day-to-day project needs related to recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of results. This is a 24-month postion (with the opportunity to extend) and will be primarily supervised by Dr. Stephanie Borrie but will also involve mentorship and collaboration from Drs. Tyson Barrett, Kaitlin Lansford, and Sarah Leopold.

 

We offer a competitive salary and a supportive research environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. The Postdoctoral Researcher will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources necessary to conduct cutting-edge research.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and contact information for three references through [specific application instructions]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

 

The Human Interaction Lab is committed to diversity and equality and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applicants who can contribute to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

 

For more information about the lab and the project, please contact the PI,

Stephanie Borrie: stephanie.borrie@usu.edu

Responsibilities

• Project management, data collection, and data analysis
• Manuscript writing
• Mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students
• Opportunities for teaching
• Communicate effectively with project PI and Co-Is

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Speech Pathology, Linguistics, Psychology, or a related discipline) by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated productivity in terms of published peer reviewed journal articles and scientific conference presentations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to effectively handle day-to-day research operations and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis techniques, with experience in speech signal processing being beneficial but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to contribute to research publications and collaborate with team members effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in programming and software development, preferably in languages such as R, Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.
• Experience preparing grant applications and reports.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

Statement of research interests to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education offers campus and online bachelor’s degrees in communicative disorders, master’s degrees in speech-language pathology and deaf education, a clinical doctorate in audiology, and PhD participation in disability disciplines and neuroscience. Our academic and clinical training program has a strong positive state and national reputation. 

 

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities. 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

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*updated 01/2025

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