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Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Lab Manager/Technician, University of Michigan

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Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Lab Manager/Technician, University of Michigan

Editor for this issue: Justin Fuller

Date: 13-May-2025
From: Department of Linguistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Subject: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Lab Manager/Technician, University of Michigan
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Job Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Web Address: https://lsa.umich.edu/linguistics
Job Title: Lab Manager/Technician
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics

Description:

Applications are invited for a technician/lab manager to provide technical support for research labs in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Michigan. The department is equipped with EEG, dual electromagnetic articulography (EMA) systems, EGG, ultrasound, oral/nasal airflow measurement system, pupillometry equipment, and eye-tracking equipment. Familiarity with one or more of these laboratory techniques is a plus, although not required. The appointed technician will join a vibrant department conducting research in various areas of linguistics. While not necessary, we hope the candidate will have an interest in linguistic research and will engage in research in many ways.

Responsibilities:
- Manage and support lab hardware / software (EEG, EMA, airflow, ultrasound, eye-tracking, etc.)
- Assist with experiment setup, software scripting, and data processing pipelines (Python, MATLAB, R)
- Train and onboard lab users (faculty, students); maintain documentation and equipment logs
- Support data collection and assist with preliminary analyses for research projects
- Coordinate research compliance (IRB, data storage) and collaborate with administrative team

Qualifications:
- PhD or MA with significant experience in relevant subject areas (linguistics, computational linguistics, cognitive science, computer science, psychology, or related field).
- Expertise in programming and computational proficiency are required.
- Specific experience with Python, MATLAB, R, signal processing, machine learning, and time series analyses would be particularly useful but is not a prerequisite; an eagerness to learn and expand knowledge in these areas is expected.
- Knowledge of statistics is a plus.
- Expertise in one or more of the above-mentioned laboratory techniques is a plus.
- Interest in working in an interdisciplinary setting.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Email Address for Applications: lingsearch@umich.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/263234/linguistics-lab-manager
Application Instructions:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the position. Please include contact information for three references. Candidates that do not include a cover letter with their resume may not receive full consideration for the position. Applications need to be submitted through the UM Job Portal at this link: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/263234/linguistics-lab-manager . Review of dossiers will begin on May 26th. Applications will be open until the position is filled. The (flexible) starting date of the position is August 15th, 2025. Questions can be directed to lingsearch@umich.edu .
Contact Information:
Valerie Murphree
Email: lingsearch@umich.edu

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