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Postdoctoral Position Opening – Join Our Research Team!
The Northwestern Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Research Group led by Professor Viorica Marian is accepting applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position focused on research in bilingualism/multilingualism and the consequences of knowing multiple languages for cognitive, linguistic, and neural processes.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
1) A PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field;
2) Experience with one or more of the following methodologies: EEG, eye-tracking, computational modeling;
3) Strong statistical analysis skills;
4) Excellent writing skills and experience publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals;
5) Experience conducting research with linguistically diverse populations in one or more of these or related areas: linguistic and cognitive processing, audio-visual interaction, neural function, language learning, memory, creativity, decision making, emotion;
6) Ability to work well both independently and with others;
7) Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Please email your CV, a cover letter including a brief research statement, two sample publications, and the contact information for 3 references to Dr. Renee Reilly at renee.reilly@northwestern.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Final deadline for submitting applications is 10/31/2024. Start date between 9/1/2024 and 9/15/2025. Salary is competitive and consistent with the NIH pay scale.
For more information about our research group, please visit www.bilingualism.northwestern.edu. Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL, within the Chicago metropolitan area and offers world-class urban, suburban, and rural living possibilities within a close radius for individuals of diverse backgrounds and interests. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Hayakawa, S., Chung-Fat-Yim, A., & Marian, V. (2024). Predictors of language proficiency and cultural identification in heritage bilinguals. In F. Bayram, M. Kubota, & S. M. Pereira Soares (Eds.). Next phase in heritage language studies: Methodological considerations and advancements (pp. 9-32). Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA.
2023
Chung-Fat-Yim, A., Kubota, M., Rocha-Hidalgo, J., & Marian, V. (2023). Translational approaches to bilingualism and multilingualism research. Translational Issues in Psychological Science.
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2021
Hayakawa, S., Bartolotti, J., & Marian, V. (2021). Native language similarity during foreign language learning: Effects of cognitive strategies and affective states. Applied Psycholinguistics, 42(3), 514-540.