Connectionists: Research Assistant in Computational Psycholinguistics

[Naomi Hannah Feldman]

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Maryland is looking to fill a full-time position for a post-baccalaureate researcher, starting September 1, 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary is competitive, with benefits included. This person will be involved in computational psycholinguistics research, with a focus on using techniques from automatic speech recognition to better understand human speech perception.  The person will have the opportunity to develop skills in Bayesian modeling and signal processing and will be part of a vibrant language science community that numbers 200 faculty, researchers, and graduate students across 10 departments.

The position would be ideal for individuals with a BA degree who are interested in gaining significant research experience in a very active research group as preparation for a research career. Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and should have completed a BA or BS degree by the time of appointment. Previous experience in cognitive science as well as familiarity with mathematics, computer science, or signal processing is preferred. This is a 1 year initial appointment with possibility of extension.

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining relevant background and interests, a current CV, and names and contact information for 3 potential referees. Reference letters are not needed as part of the initial application. Applicants should also send a writing sample. Applications should be submitted by email to Dr. Naomi Feldman, nhf at umd.edu, with 'Research Assistantship' in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.