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Dear Auditory list, Please see below advert for a great looking post-doc position at the University of California, Irvine. I am sending this on behalf of Dr Xin Xie and Dr Chigusa Kurumuda. Please address any enquiries to
xxie14@xxxxxxx Best wishes, Ed ----
Postdoctoral Position at the University of California-Irvine: Experimental and Computational Studies in Speech Perception
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Xin Xie (https://sites.uci.edu/sclab/),
in the Department of Language Science at the University of California, Irvine. The position is funded through an NIH award (NIH R01HD111936): Identifying the mechanisms of adaptive speech perception, with the co-PI Dr. Chigusa Kurumada at the University of
Rochester (https://kinderlab.bcs.rochester.edu/). The initial appointment is for two years. Renewal is based
on the availability of support and need.
The successful candidate will work with Drs. Xie and Kurumada on experimental and computational studies of the adaptive perception of non-native accented speech. The goal of this project is to develop
a comprehensive model of adaptive speech perception and to test model-generated predictions on human perceptual data. (For information on the research approach, please see Xie,
Jaeger, and Kurumada (2023)).
Expected performance
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Take leading roles in research, including
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Manipulate natural audio recordings and construct speech stimuli
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Set up experiments using the in-lab and on-line testing paradigms
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Supervise graduate students and undergraduate research assistants
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Oversee various aspects of the project under the guidance of the PIs
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Build, train, and test various computational models within the team’s ASP (Adaptive Speech Perception) framework. (Necessary training will be provided)
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Publish papers in the field of speech sciences, neuroscience or psycholinguistics
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Possibility of developing individual projects and applying for external grants.
Qualifications and training
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PhD in cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, or a related field
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Publication record that includes first-author publications in the field of speech sciences
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Substantial training and experience in experimental and/or computational approaches to human speech perception
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Strong programming skills (e.g., R, Python)
Preferred Education, Skills, and Experiences:
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Expertise in the literature and theories of speech perception and/or production
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Proficiency with acoustic processing and analysis tools
About US
We are an interdisciplinary team bridging two institutions. The postdoc will have access to several research, mentoring, and training opportunities from the following institutions:
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Center for Hearing Research at University of California, Irvine
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Center of Language Sciences at the University of Rochester (https://www.sas.rochester.edu/cls/).
Job location: Irvine, CA
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local
government directives may impose additional requirements.
Application
Applications should include: a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research interests and experience, and contact information for 2-3 references. Applications will be considered until
the positions are filled.
Contact
Application materials should be sent through https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09054.
Informal questions and inquiries may also be directed to Dr. Xie by email (xxie14@xxxxxxx).
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