University of Arizona

Postdoctoral Research Associate I


PayCompetitive
LocationTucson/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: req22764
      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!

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      Duties & Responsibilities

      This position will be a project lead for study. Duties include but not limited to:

      • 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

      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      • Strong writing skills
      • Strong analytical skills
      • Ability to engage in community-focused service and events

      Minimum Qualifications
      • 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)

      Preferred Qualifications
      • Possess ASHA CCC-SLP designation
      • Previous experience in a research lab setting
      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.edu
      Open Date 5/9/2025
      Open Until Filled Yes
      Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
      Special Instructions to Applicant
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      95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.

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