Research Associate, Data Scientist, Research Scientist

Overview

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Position opening information is provided by the posting.

The research associate will participate in all stages of the project including participant recruitment and retention, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, scholarly article and proposal writing, and planning, implementing, and evaluating educational outreach efforts based on the findings of the research. They will also oversee a detailed transcription process for speech samples and engage in mentoring junior research team members. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, funds for professional development (e.g., methods workshops), and travel funds.

The research associate will be appointed for nine months, with the potential to renew for a second year based on successful performance and funding availability. The postdoctoral research associate will be mentored by Dr. J. Scott Yaruss. Applicants will be selected based on their academic achievement, scholarly productivity, and promise in research.

• Participate in all stages of the project including participant recruitment and retention.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Prepare scholarly articles and proposals; contribute to planning, implementing, and evaluating educational outreach.
• Oversee transcription process for speech samples and mentor junior research team members.

• Required Degree:
  Doctorate - Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
• Minimum Requirements:
  
  Completion of a PhD;
  PhD should be attained by the start of the appointment; background in communicative sciences and disorders; experience with transcription of speech samples.
• Desired
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Understanding of automated speech recognition (ASR) voice AI systems; experience with CLAN/CHAT codes for transcribing speech for Talk Bank.

• A letter of interest.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three references.

To apply for this position, refer to posting #1039035 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment opportunities website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Direct questions to: J Scott Yaruss, PhD, jsy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

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