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Post-Doctoral Associate
A short-term full-time postdoctoral associate (PA) position is available at the University of Minnesota to work with Dr. Matthew Winn and his collaborators on topics related to speech perception, hearing impairment, and listening effort. This 6-month PA research position is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health R01 DC017114. The goals of this grant are to understand the time course of listening effort, especially as it relates to listening with a cochlear implant. The PA is expected to focus on statistical analysis of data including measures of pupil dilation, microsaccades, and behavioral measures of speech perception. Experience with data collection and statistical modeling of time-series data are essential skills for this position. Specifically, the PA will use generalized additive mixed-effects models to analyze data from existing and ongoing projects. Fluency with the R programming language is essential. Commitment to good data management is a highly desirable skill for this job. Experience with data visualization and preparation of scientific manuscripts are desirable skills. Desired start and end dates: Start 8/25/2025, end 1/31/2026. Duties and responsibilities: Data Analysis (40%) Overseeing the data analysis and interpretation from behavioral and pupillometry experiments Produce appropriate validation and visualization measures for generalized additive mixed-effects models Design analysis pipelines that integrate behavioral and physiological data streams. Presentation/Dissemination of Findings (40%) Write scholarly manuscripts describing the work undertaken with the project and submit them for publication Advise the PI on the integration of statistical analysis into the manuscript(s) Documentation (10%) Generate reproducible documentation of the analysis methods Other duties to be assigned (10%) Participating in other lab activities, such as the weekly lab meeting Consulting on existing and new projects that involve methods similar to the main project The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Required qualifications: PhD in hearing science, psychology, linguistics, physiology, cognition, or engineering, or a related field. Experience conducting research with human participants. Experience in creating and analyzing experiments relating to speech perception and production. Experience conducting statistical analysis and visualizations using generalized additive mixed-effects models for time-series pupillometry data. Preferred qualifications: AuD (doctor of audiology) degree. Awareness of the communication needs of individuals who are older and/or who have hearing impairment. Intermediate to advanced skill in programming in R. Skills for good data management (e.g. GitHub or other version-control systems). Familiarity with time-series measurements of listening effort for speech comprehension. About the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences The department offers internationally recognized programs in speech-language hearing sciences (BA, Ph.D.), speech-language pathology (M.A.), and audiology (Au.D.) that provide outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue academic, educational, and clinical careers. The department hosts a Bilingual Multicultural Emphasis Certificate Program for graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology. Faculty research and teaching are strongly supported at the unit and collegiate levels. Interdisciplinary collaborations abound across the university. Many faculty collaborate with university-wide centers, including the Center for Cognitive Sciences, the Center for Applied and Translational Sensory Sciences, The Masonic Institute on the Developing Brain, and the Center for Clinical Movement Disorders. The department also has ongoing collegial relationships with the departments of Psychology, Otolaryngology, and with the College of Education and Human Development. The department is strongly committed to community engagement and advancing an understanding of cultural and individual diversity in society (e.g., diversity related to age, ability/disability, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status). About the College of Liberal Arts Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million. CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA Working in CLA Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $62,232 - $67824; depending on education/qualifications/experience Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending... The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
A short-term full-time postdoctoral associate (PA) position is available at the University of Minnesota to work with Dr. Matthew Winn and his collaborators on topics related to speech perception, hearing impairment, and listening effort. This 6-month PA research position is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health R01 DC017114. The goals of this grant are to understand the time course of listening effort, especially as it relates to listening with a cochlear implant. The PA is expected to focus on statistical analysis of data including measures of pupil dilation, microsaccades, and behavioral measures of speech perception. Experience with data collection and statistical modeling of time-series data are essential skills for this position. Specifically, the PA will use generalized additive mixed-effects models to analyze data from existing and ongoing projects. Fluency with the R programming language is essential. Commitment to good data management is a highly desirable skill for this job. Experience with data visualization and preparation of scientific manuscripts are desirable skills. Desired start and end dates: Start 8/25/2025, end 1/31/2026. Duties and responsibilities: Data Analysis (40%) Overseeing the data analysis and interpretation from behavioral and pupillometry experiments Produce appropriate validation and visualization measures for generalized additive mixed-effects models Design analysis pipelines that integrate behavioral and physiological data streams. Presentation/Dissemination of Findings (40%) Write scholarly manuscripts describing the work undertaken with the project and submit them for publication Advise the PI on the integration of statistical analysis into the manuscript(s) Documentation (10%) Generate reproducible documentation of the analysis methods Other duties to be assigned (10%) Participating in other lab activities, such as the weekly lab meeting Consulting on existing and new projects that involve methods similar to the main project The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Required qualifications: PhD in hearing science, psychology, linguistics, physiology, cognition, or engineering, or a related field. Experience conducting research with human participants. Experience in creating and analyzing experiments relating to speech perception and production. Experience conducting statistical analysis and visualizations using generalized additive mixed-effects models for time-series pupillometry data. Preferred qualifications: AuD (doctor of audiology) degree. Awareness of the communication needs of individuals who are older and/or who have hearing impairment. Intermediate to advanced skill in programming in R. Skills for good data management (e.g. GitHub or other version-control systems). Familiarity with time-series measurements of listening effort for speech comprehension. About the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences The department offers internationally recognized programs in speech-language hearing sciences (BA, Ph.D.), speech-language pathology (M.A.), and audiology (Au.D.) that provide outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue academic, educational, and clinical careers. The department hosts a Bilingual Multicultural Emphasis Certificate Program for graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology. Faculty research and teaching are strongly supported at the unit and collegiate levels. Interdisciplinary collaborations abound across the university. Many faculty collaborate with university-wide centers, including the Center for Cognitive Sciences, the Center for Applied and Translational Sensory Sciences, The Masonic Institute on the Developing Brain, and the Center for Clinical Movement Disorders. The department also has ongoing collegial relationships with the departments of Psychology, Otolaryngology, and with the College of Education and Human Development. The department is strongly committed to community engagement and advancing an understanding of cultural and individual diversity in society (e.g., diversity related to age, ability/disability, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status). About the College of Liberal Arts Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million. CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA Working in CLA Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $62,232 - $67824; depending on education/qualifications/experience Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending... The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.