• Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

    Job Summary

    The Speech Neurophysiology Lab (https://chang.lab.medicine.umich.edu/home) is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral research fellow position in a brain imaging laboratory that studies the neural bases of stuttering and other related speech-language and developmental disorders.

     

    Why Join Michigan Medicine?

     

    Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

     

    What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

     

    + Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

    + 2:1 Match on retirement savings

    Responsibilities*

    Primary responsibilities will include:

    1. Executing standard statistical methods for analysis of neuroimaging data.

    2. Researching and implementing novel/advanced methods for data analysis.

    Secondary responsibilities will include:

    1. Helping to design, set-up, and run behavioral and brain imaging experiments.

    2. Assisting in medical/scientific literature searches, manuscript preparation, and presentation of data collected.

    3. Assisting with training of undergraduate and graduate research assistants in the lab.

    Required Qualifications*

    Educational & Experiential Requirements:

    + A Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field.

    + A track record of published research commensurate with their experience in an area that closely relates to the project aims

    Other relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary to succeed in this role:

    + Good familiarity with the published literature in the neural bases of stuttering, brain development, and speech motor control.

    + A strong background in statistics (including all standard univariate statistical methods such as multiple regression, ANOVA).

    + Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are needed, as the position requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Prior experience with behavioral/brain imaging, particularly functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and/or brain imaging data analysis software (AFNI, FSL, Freesurfer, SPM, etc.).

    + Proficiency with MATLAB and UNIX/Linux programming is preferred.

    + Strong preference will be given to applicants with prior experience with acquiring and analyzing EEG and/or structural and functional MRI data.

     

    Work Schedule

     

    Monday - Friday

     

    Work Locations

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Background Screening

     

    Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

     

    In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    262165

     

    Working Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

     

    Job Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Psychiatry Child Services

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    4/14/2025 - 6/05/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows