New

Postdoctoral Scientist

Utah State University
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Feb 06, 2026
Postdoctoral Scientist Requisition ID: 2026-9907 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed & Hum Svs Department: Speech & Hearing Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Human Interaction (HI) Lab in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scientist (Postdoctoral Fellow I) to join our team. The overarching goal of the HI Lab is to improve communication for people with neurological speech disorders: https://www.humaninteractionlab.com/. The Postdoc will be involved in projects studying communication partner training and interaction behaviors in the conversations of people with Parkinson's disease. This is a highly transdisciplinary line of research, and the successful candidate will work with a research team that includes experts in communication, speech pathology, statistics, and speech signal processing. The Postdoc will play a key role in managing day-to-day project needs related to recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of results. This is a 24-month position (with the opportunity to extend) and will be primarily supervised by Dr. Stephanie Borrie but will involve mentorship and collaboration from Dr. Tyson Barrett and other members of the HI project teams. Responsibilities Project management, data collection, and data analysis. Manuscript writing. Mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students. Opportunities for teaching. Communicate effectively with project PI and Co-Is. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Speech Pathology, Linguistics, Psychology, or a related discipline) by the time of appointment. Demonstrated productivity in terms of published peer reviewed journal articles and scientific conference presentations. Strong organizational and project management skills to effectively handle day-to-day research operations and coordinate multiple tasks. Proficiency in data collection and analysis techniques, with experience in speech signal processing being beneficial but not required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in programming and software development, preferably in languages such as R, Python, MATLAB, or C/C++. Experience preparing grant applications and reports. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to contribute to research publications and collaborate with team members effectively. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team environment. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10" A statement of research interests to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10" Contact information for three references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. College/Department Highlights Department Highlights The department of Speech and Hearing Sciences (SHS) includes audiology, deaf education, and speech-language pathology. SHS offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including PhD opportunities in neuroscience and disability disciplines within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. SHS provides real-world learning opportunities for students in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (Hearing and Balance clinic; Speech & Language clinc, Pediatric Audiology and Cochlear Implant clinics) and in our Sound Beginnings early education program for deaf and hard of hearing children. College Highlights The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. 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