Postdoctoral Scholar - Aphasia Lab

The Aphasia Lab in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. The Aphasia Lab focuses on understanding the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying aphasia and developing innovative rehabilitation approaches.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an early-career researcher to contribute to investigations on neuromodulation (specifically transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS) and its effects on language recovery in individuals with aphasia. The Postdoctoral Scholar will play a key role in designing, implementing, and analyzing data from behavioral and neuromodulation-based studies aimed at improving aphasia treatment

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by a union, SEIU Local 200 United.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field.
• Strong background in aphasia research, language processing, or neurocognitive disorders.
• Proficiency in behavioral experimental design and statistical analysis (e.g., R,
• SPSS , MATLAB , Python).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Experience working with individuals with aphasia or other neurogenic communication disorders.
• Knowledge of speech/language assessment tools and rehabilitation approaches.
• Experience with neuromodulation techniques, particularly tDCS.
• Familiarity with tDCS stimulation parameters, safety protocols, and data analysis.
• Prior experience with clinical trials or intervention-based research.
• Prior experience with grant writing and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on tDCS applications for aphasia rehabilitation, including study design, participant recruitment, and experimental execution.
• Develop and refine research methodologies, including language assessment and intervention protocols combined with tDCS.
• Apply neuromodulation techniques (tDCS) in clinical and research settings, ensuring safety and compliance with research protocols.
• Analyze behavioral data using appropriate statistical and computational tools.
• Author and co-author scientific publications and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including speech-language pathologists, cognitive neuroscientists, and neurologists.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in research projects.
• Contribute to grant writing and securing research funding.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.