Postdoctoral Scholar - Aphasia Lab

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $62,500 - $64,272

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status Exempt

Determined by Supervisor

Job Type Full-time

Rank Post Doc

The Aphasia Lab in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. The Aphasia Lab focuses on understanding the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying aphasia and developing innovative rehabilitation approaches.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an early-career researcher to contribute to investigations on neuromodulation (specifically transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS) and its effects on language recovery in individuals with aphasia. The Postdoctoral Scholar will play a key role in designing, implementing, and analyzing data from behavioral and neuromodulation-based studies aimed at improving aphasia treatment

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by a union, SEIU Local 200 United.

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field.
• Strong background in aphasia research, language processing, or neurocognitive disorders.
• Proficiency in behavioral experimental design and statistical analysis (e.g., R,
• SPSS , MATLAB , Python).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology ( CCC - SLP ) from ASHA .
• Experience working with individuals with aphasia or other neurogenic communication disorders.
• Knowledge of speech/language assessment tools and rehabilitation approaches.
• Experience with neuromodulation techniques, particularly tDCS.
• Familiarity with tDCS stimulation parameters, safety protocols, and data analysis.
• Prior experience with clinical trials or intervention-based research.
• Prior experience with grant writing and manuscript preparation.

• Conduct research on tDCS applications for aphasia rehabilitation, including study design, participant recruitment, and experimental execution.
• Develop and refine research methodologies, including language assessment and intervention protocols combined with tDCS.
• Apply neuromodulation techniques (tDCS) in clinical and research settings, ensuring safety and compliance with research protocols.
• Analyze behavioral data using appropriate statistical and computational tools.
• Author and co-author scientific publications and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including speech-language pathologists, cognitive neuroscientists, and neurologists.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students…