The Lab is currently inviting applications for the following post-doctoral positions.
Position 1: Auditory electrophysiological studies of neural maturation in children who stutter.
The successful candidate for this position will use auditory electrophysiological techniques (short-, middle-, and long-latency auditory evoked potentials) to investigate brain stem and cortical aspects of neural maturation in 3- to 7-year-old children who stutter. Opportunities are available to also gain experience with various experimental techniques and methodologies for studying mechanisms of sensorimotor control in speech production.
Review of applications will begin immediately and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, auditory physiology, psychology, communication disorders (speech-language pathology or audiology), and related fields, are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are asked to submit (a) a cover letter describing their research experiences, interests, and goals, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) the names and contact information of three references, and (d) reprints of relevant journal publications. For more information, please contact Ludo Max, Ph.D. (e-mail: ludo.max@uconn.edu; phone: 860.486.4078). Applications can be submitted to the same e-mail address, or by mail to Ludo Max, Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Department of Communication Sciences, 850 Bolton Road, Unit 1085, Storrs, CT 06269-1085.
Position 2: Neural Control and Sensorimotor Mechanisms in Stuttering.
The Laboratory for Speech Physiology and Motor Control in the Department of Communication Sciences at the University of Connecticut (Project P.I.: Ludo Max, Ph.D.) is seeking applications for a two-year postdoctoral position to study various aspects of the neural systems underlying sensorimotor control of speech movements in individuals who stutter. This NIH-funded project involves both psychophysical (auditory and mechanical perturbations) and neuroimaging (fMRI) experiments, and the selected candidate will have opportunities to contribute to both lines of work. Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, communication disorders, motor control, biomedical engineering, experimental psychology, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be highly motivated and have a very strong interest in conducting and publishing research specifically in the area of stuttering. Review of applications will begin immediately and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (a) a cover letter describing their research experiences, interests, and goals, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) the names and contact information of three individuals who can serve as references, and (d) reprints of relevant journal publications. For more information, please contact Ludo Max, Ph.D. (e-mail: ludo.max@uconn.edu; phone: 860.486.4078). Applications can be submitted to the same e-mail address, or by mail to Ludo Max, Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Department of Communication Sciences, 850 Bolton Road, Unit 1085, Storrs, CT 06269-1085. For more information about this research laboratory at the University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT) see www.uconn.edu/lab/lspmc