Research Associate, Data Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Research Associate-Fixed Term

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.

Position Summary:

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

Required Degree:

Doctorate
-Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of a PhD.
• The PhD should be attained by the start of the appointment.
• A 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

Required Application Materials:

• a letter of interest
• a current curriculum vitae
• contact information for three references.

Special Instructions:

To apply for this position, please 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

Review of Applications Begins On:

05/27/2025

Remote Work Statement:

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.

MSU Statement:

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.