Postdoctoral Fellow, Aphasia Research and Treatment Lab, Moody College of Communication

Postdoctoral Fellow, Aphasia Research and Treatment Lab, Moody College of Communication Position is full‑time (40 h/week) and exempt, located in Austin, TX. The start date is immediate, with an expected duration until December 31, 2026. Department: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The Aphasia Research and Treatment Lab at the University of Texas, Austin seeks an individual to fill a full‑time postdoctoral research position. The role will directly support NIH‑funded studies investigating the cognitive and neural basis of primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and behavioral/neuromodulatory interventions to promote communication and quality of life. The position involves collaboration with labs at the University of California, San Francisco and the University of New Mexico. Purpose Support the NIH‑funded studies on PPA and interventions, as described above. Responsibilities Data collection (e.g., participant screening, assessment) for studies examining the nature and management of primary progressive aphasia and related disorders. Analysis of behavioral data, including assessment and treatment data, acoustic and linguistic analyses of connected speech, and potentially brain‑imaging data analysis. Organization of data and management of shared databases across labs. Generation of presentations and manuscripts from research findings. Required Qualifications Doctoral degree earned within the last three years in speech‑language pathology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, cognitive science, linguistics, or a related field. Publication record reflecting experience with cognitive neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, neurogenic communication disorders, or related areas. Experience with collecting and analyzing behavioral and/or brain‑imaging data. Experience using R (or comparable software) and specifically linear‑mixed effects regression models. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience interacting with individuals with aphasia, dementia, or related conditions in a research context. Experience managing multi‑site data collection workflows. Experience conducting neuroimaging analyses. Experience working with linguistic corpora. Experience with clinical trials. Experience applying for external funding. Salary $65,000+ depending on experience and qualifications. Working Conditions Standard office conditions. Work Shift Variable availability required from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. depending on needs. Required Materials Resume/CV. Three work references with contact information (at least one supervisor). Letter of interest. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status. Applicants must meet all required qualifications and be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin