[Eeglablist] Ph.D. position in Speech Perception (Cognition and Cognitive Neurosci. Program, Dept. Psych. and Brain Sciences), University of Massachusetts Amherst

[Alexandra Jesse]

The Language, Intersensory Perception, and Speech (LIPS) lab of Dr. Alexandra Jesse at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for Ph.D. positions in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, starting in Fall 2024.

The goal of Dr. Jesse’s research is to understand how humans recognize speech sounds and spoken words. A particular focus is on speech recognition in face-to-face communication, when listeners use information obtained from hearing and seeing the talker to recognize speech. Using both behavioral (e.g., eye tracking) and neuropsychological methods (EEG/ERP), Dr. Jesse’s research also investigates the underlying mechanisms of how listeners cope with variability in speech and adjust to talkers. A third line of research examines whether and how perceptual (e.g., hearing) and cognitive factors (e.g., attention, working memory) play a role in speech recognition and can hence explain individual differences in aging.

For more information on the UMass Language, Intersensory Perception, & Speech (LIPS) lab, please see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lips.psych.umass.edu__;!!Mih3wA!GAgKw6BFGAs97m7ZlUh95h5ELRLoDmhDwjmpXwS5cBz2Z3ohPgrXOOBuk90PFuPon2y-QhPbR1Vwm9pfCpf4KQ$  <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http*3A*2F*2Flips.psych.umass.edu*2F&data=05*7C01*7Cajesse*40psych.umass.edu*7Ccff413a16cfb48df969008dbd65fa811*7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f*7C0*7C0*7C638339478563288166*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=qB2gBHG4VvXwRRqUnnXZFYZjF*2FtvP*2Bqt6X3K2MXonV0*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!Mih3wA!GAgKw6BFGAs97m7ZlUh95h5ELRLoDmhDwjmpXwS5cBz2Z3ohPgrXOOBuk90PFuPon2y-QhPbR1Vwm9pccDSFlg$ >.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Psychology or other related fields (e.g., Cognitive Science; Linguistics; Neuroscience; Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences). The candidate should have a strong interest in the research topics of the lab and excellent communication skills. Experience with experimental research is preferred. Prior experience with EEG/ERP is of advantage.

Please submit applications through the University of Massachusetts' general application process. Application guidelines can be found at the UMass PBS Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience website <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.umass.edu*2Fpsychological-brain-sciences*2Fgraduate*2Fcognition-and-cognitive-neuroscience&data=05*7C01*7Cajesse*40psych.umass.edu*7Ccff413a16cfb48df969008dbd65fa811*7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f*7C0*7C0*7C638339478563288166*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=QdvpaEsZ4rbkKBhTy60z0ORGBEwlKbyO3mPq4LtgCzo*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!Mih3wA!GAgKw6BFGAs97m7ZlUh95h5ELRLoDmhDwjmpXwS5cBz2Z3ohPgrXOOBuk90PFuPon2y-QhPbR1Vwm9qjG4HcmA$ > and at the UMass Graduate School website <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.umass.edu*2Fgraduate*2F&data=05*7C01*7Cajesse*40psych.umass.edu*7Ccff413a16cfb48df969008dbd65fa811*7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f*7C0*7C0*7C638339478563443846*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=fKpY*2BqcUrYhJGWEdaFwHO5bTuVuhxFj*2Ft359dEI0qZE*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!Mih3wA!GAgKw6BFGAs97m7ZlUh95h5ELRLoDmhDwjmpXwS5cBz2Z3ohPgrXOOBuk90PFuPon2y-QhPbR1Vwm9pA_H0zJQ$ >. The application deadline for entry next Fall is December 1, 2023. 

For informal inquiries, please contact Alexandra Jesse (ajesse at umass.edu <mailto:ajesse at umass.edu>).

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.  We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.

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Alexandra Jesse, Ph.D. (she/her)
Associate Professor
Director of the Language, Intersensory Perception, 
and Speech (LIPS) Lab
Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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