Postdoctoral Fellow: Neural Language Processing & MEG

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York, NY invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate in the Neurolinguistics Lab. The role focuses on neural capacity limits of language processing using MEG, with opportunities for both naturalistic and controlled paradigms within a cross-departmental team.

The position offers an initial one-year appointment with renewal possible for a second year; base salary ranges from $62,500 to $90,000, with an estimated start around $68,000 depending on funding

Qualifications

• Strong computational skills in Python and R with advanced statistics.
• Experience analyzing electrophysiological data, ideally MEG.
• Experience studying language across modalities (auditory/visual).
• Interest in neurobiological capacity limits of language processing and relation to language models.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for mentoring junior lab members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neurolinguistics MEG experiments and analyses.
• Collaborate across Psychology and Linguistics departments.
• Mentor and train junior lab members; contribute to grant-funded research.

Skills

Python

R

Advanced statistics

MEG data analysis

Language modalities

Neurobiological language limits

Mentoring junior lab members

Time management

Education

PhD in Psychology/Linguistics/Neuroscience

Tools

MEG

Job description

New York University in New York, NY invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate in the Neurolinguistics Lab. The role focuses on neural capacity limits of language processing using MEG, with opportunities for both naturalistic and controlled paradigms within a cross-departmental team.

The position offers an initial one-year appointment with renewal possible for a second year; base salary ranges from $62,500 to $90,000, with an estimated start around $68,000 depending on funding