A postdoctoral position is available in the Deaf X Lab (http://www.deafxlab.com/) at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Based in Rochester NY, the successful applicant will work under the direction of Dr. Matt Dye at RIT/NTID and Dr. Anu Sharma at the University of Colorado at Boulder. They will be responsible for subject recruitment, data collection, and data analysis for an NIH-funded project on neuroplasticity in deaf adults. The successful applicant will also collaborate on the dissemination of findings in peer-reviewed journal articles and at scholarly meetings. Duties include: collection of EEG data and administration of language/cognition tests, and collaboration with colleagues at NTID to collect audiological data and standardized measures of spoken and signed language. The position will require some travel, most notably to visit collaborators at the University of Colorado at Boulder for training in acquisition of CAEPs and VEPS.

Applicants must have a PhD (or be ABD with an expected completion date before June 30, 2018) in Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
Proficiency in a sign language is required (with ASL preferred), coupled with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of DHH individuals.
Should have 2 years’ experience collecting psycho-physiological and/or behavioral data from human research subjects (preferably deaf or hard-of-hearing adults).
Interested parties should feel free to contact the Chair of the Search Committee (Dr. Matt Dye) at mwddls@rit.edu for more information.

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the search box and enter the BR number: 3264BR.