Northwestern University · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Scholar
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelNorthwestern University is seeking a post-doctoral scholar to join the Neurodevelopmental Diversity Laboratory. The role involves conducting research on autism and related genetic conditions, developing independent research projects, and supervising team members.
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Responsibilities
To develop new ideas, research methodologies, and analytic approaches to the lab’s research programs
To conduct experiments and analyses on linguistic, cognitive, neurophysiological and clinical properties of autism and FMR1-mutation conditions
To help write grants and compete for funding
To supervise students and research staff working in the lab
To help write and contribute to publications resulting from research done in the lab
To assist project management of NIH grants
Qualification
Required
PhD in communication sciences and disorders, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field
Interest in research on autism and/or fragile X syndrome
Evidence of first-author peer-reviewed publications
Must have strong oral and written communication and statistical analytic skills
Preferred
Research and clinical training related to autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions
Experience in language-related research and evidence of project development
Skillsets on computational, AI (broadly defined), and data science approaches are an advantage
Excellent oral communication and writing skills
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Tools and resources for professional growth and development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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