University of Arizona
Postdoctoral Research Associate I
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Job Description
- Req#: req22764
- Collecting and analyzing acoustic, respiratory kinematic, and auditory-perceptual data from adolescents with Down syndrome
- Conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews with adolescents with Down syndrome and their caregivers
- Preparing manuscripts and conference submissions
- Supporting grant management
- Other duties as assigned
- Strong writing skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to engage in community-focused service and events
- PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, or another related field (The selected candidate must have a conferred PhD prior to start date)
- Possess ASHA CCC-SLP designation
- Previous experience in a research lab setting
Postdoctoral Research Associate I Posting Number req22764 Department Speech Language & Hearing Sci Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The department of SLHS at the University of Arizona is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Communication Participation and Adaptive Listening Support (P.A.L.S.) Lab of Dr. Meghan Darling-White. The position will support Dr. Darling-White on her NIH-funded R01 titled “A biopsychosocial approach to the deep phenotyping of communicative participation in adolescents with Down syndrome.” The Postdoctoral Research Associate will play a key role in project management, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
Duties & Responsibilities This position will be a project lead for study. Duties include but not limited to:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 7/1/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Meghan Darling-White
darlingwhite@arizona.eduOpen Date 5/9/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant About the company
95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.
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