University of Michigan Job Posting: Linguistics Lab Manager
Market Title: Research Technician Senior
Salary Range: $43,000 - $48,000
Note: Higher salary possible for exceptionally qualified candidates. This position is funded with a combination of general and grant/research funds with a guaranteed first year of funding entirely from general funds. The department’s long-term goal is to make this a permanent position.
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the position. Please include contact information for three references. Candidates that do not include a cover letter with their resume may not receive full consideration for the position. Applications need to be submitted through the UM Job Portal at this link: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/263234/linguistics-lab-manager. Review of dossiers will begin on May 26th. Applications will be open until the position is filled. The (flexible) starting date of the position is August 15th, 2025. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
Job Summary
Applications are invited for a technician/lab manager to provide technical support for research labs in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Michigan. The department is equipped with EEG, dual electromagnetic articulography (EMA) systems, EGG, ultrasound, oral/nasal airflow measurement system, pupillometry equipment, and eye-tracking equipment. Familiarity with one or more of these laboratory techniques is a plus, although not required. The appointed technician will join a vibrant department conducting research in various areas of linguistics. While not necessary, we hope the candidate will have an interest in linguistic research and will engage in research in many ways.
Responsibilities
Manage and support lab hardware / software (EEG, EMA, airflow, ultrasound, eye-tracking, etc.)
Assist with experiment setup, software scripting, and data processing pipelines (Python, MATLAB, R)
Train and onboard lab users (faculty, students); maintain documentation and equipment logs
Support data collection and assist with preliminary analyses for research projects
Coordinate research compliance (IRB, data storage) and collaborate with administrative team
Qualifications
PhD or MA with significant experience in relevant subject areas (linguistics, computational linguistics, cognitive science, computer science, psychology, or related field).
Expertise in programming and computational proficiency are required.
Specific experience with Python, MATLAB, R, signal processing, machine learning, and time series analyses would be particularly useful but is not a prerequisite; an eagerness to learn and expand knowledge in these areas is expected.
Knowledge of statistics is a plus.
Expertise in one or more of the above-mentioned laboratory techniques is a plus.
Interest in working in an interdisciplinary setting.
Work Schedule and Benefits
This position is 100% (40 hours per week) throughout the year. Flexibility is required in order to be present on campus as needed to complete job responsibilities. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Maternity and paternity leave
Additional information on benefits can be found at https://careers.umich.edu/benefits.
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