JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming Speech Imaging Laboratory (PI: Katelyn Kotlarek) is seeking a post-doctoral scholar to join our research team. The lab's projects focus on understanding the anatomical and physiological underpinnings of typical and atypical speech development in children with cleft palate with the goal of improving early outcomes. This postdoc will work on an NIH-funded research project (1R21DC021799-01) in addition to other ongoing projects in the lab. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to develop and pursue an independent research program through grant applications, as well as to participate in a leadership role coordinating research activities and supervising team members. This is a University of Wyoming and NIH grant funded position. Funding for this position is guaranteed for 1 year with the option to extend for an additional year. Research represents 100% effort for this position. Opportunities to gain teaching and/or clinical experience may be explored based on applicant interest but are not required components of this position. Start date is anticipated August 25, 2025.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Develop new ideas, research methodologies, and analytic approaches to the lab's research programs
• Conduct experiments and analyses using anatomical MRI data and speech and language recordings of infants and toddlers with cleft palate both at the University of Wyoming and Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Help write grants and compete for funding
• Supervise and train students and research staff working in the lab
• Help write and contribute to publications resulting from research done in the la
• Assist project management of NIH grants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• PhD in communication sciences and disorders, psychology, linguistics, rehabilitation sciences, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or a related field. ABD status will be considered. 
• Interest in research on craniofacial differences
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications
• Strong oral and written communication and statistical analytic skills
• Valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Research training in craniofacial differences, imaging, speech acquisition, speech sound production, and/or phonological development
• Clinical training as a speech-language pathologist in the area(s) of craniofacial care, early intervention, and/or phonological disorders
• Experience writing and submitting NIH grants
• Experience with human subjects research
• Ability to lead a team of student researchers
• Evidence of project development

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

  Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• cover letter
• research statement
• resume or C.V. 
• contact information for four work-related references.  

Application review will begin May 13, 2025 and will continue until this position is filled. Complete applications received by May 12, 2025 will receive full consideration.