We are hiring : Post-doctoral Scholar and Research Assistant

The Neurodevelopmental Diversity Laboratory at Northwestern University, directed by Dr. Molly Losh, is excited to announce open positions on our research team for a Post-doctoral Scholar and Clinical Research Assistant. Both roles focus on studying autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fragile X syndrome (FXS), and related neurodevelopmental conditions, and communication disorders, offering extensive opportunities to contribute to multiple NIH-funded research projects, and gain skills at all stages of the research projects.

Post-doctoral Scholar

This full-time position involves a leadership role in NIH-funded projects on autism, FXS, and related genetic conditions, with a focus on understanding language-related features of autism and gene-brain-behavior connections using multidisciplinary methods. The role includes:

  • Conducting experiments and analyses on linguistic, cognitive, neurophysiological, and clinical properties.
  • Leading coordination of research activities and supervising team members.
  • Writing grant proposals and preparing manuscripts for publication.
  • Additional opportunities include:
    • Developing and pursuing an independent research program via grant applications.
    • Collaborating in research with our multidisciplinary and international investigative team across several institutions.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in communication sciences, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, or related fields, with strong interest in studying ASD or FXS.
  • Evidence of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
  • Preferred: Experience in language-related research, evidence of project development, clinical training in neurodevelopmental conditions, computational methods skillset, proficiency using AI, and strong oral and written communication skills.

To Apply:

  • Submit the following to Anne Taylor at anne.taylor@northwestern.edu:
    • Cover letter detailing your alignment with the lab’s research
    • CV
    • Up to two publications or manuscripts relevant to the lab’s work
    • 4. Names and contact information for 2–3 recommenders

Clinical Research Assistant

This two-year, full-time position involves working on NIH-funded studies investigating the neurocognitive and genetic basis of ASD, FXS, and communication disorders. Key responsibilities include:

  • Recruiting and testing participants (children, adults, and families).
  • Assisting with data processing
  • Additional opportunities include:
    • Contributing to grants, presentations, and manuscripts (depending on experience)
    • Coordinating research activities and supervising staff, based on qualifications
    • Proficiency in experimental and statistical methods
    • Strong organizational and teamwork skills

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, or a related field
  • Experience interacting with people with ASD or FXS

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references (no letters required) to Anne Taylor at anne.taylor@northwestern.edu.

Offering prime opportunities to do high-impact work.

Interested in joining our lab? We welcome bright, conscientious, dedicated students at all levels of university study.

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Graduate Students

Dr. Losh mentors graduate students in both the Northwestern Communications Sciences and Disorders program and the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine’s Clinical Psychology program.

For more information on NU application procedures and these graduate programs, please visit the Communication Sciences and Disorders or Clinical Psychology program pages.

For general program information, please contact:

For interested Communication Sciences and Disorders Doctoral students:
Dr. Jason Sanchez, Director of Graduate Studies
jason.sanchez@northwestern.edu

For interested Speech and Language Masters students:
Dr. Stacy Kaplan, Director of the Master’s Degree Programs in Speech-Language Pathology
stacy.kaplan@northwestern.edu

For interested Clinical Psychology Doctoral students:
Dr. Maureen Daly, Associate Director of Graduate Studies, Clinical Psychology MA & PhD Programs

maureen.daly@northwestern.edu

Dr. Jason Washburn, Chief of Psychology, Clinical Psychology MA & PhD Programs
j-washburn@northwestern.edu

For lab-specific information:
Stephanie Crawford, Ph.D. Student
stephanie.crawford@northwestern.edu

Undergraduate Students

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We welcome highly motivated undergraduate students interested in autism-related research to assist in our lab. Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to work directly on many different elements of our research projects, gaining mentorship, experience, and the potential to pursue independent research. Work-study placement, independent study credits, and volunteer positions are available.

To apply, please complete one of the following applications, and submit it to Lindsay Goldman, Stephanie Crawford, and Maureen Butler.

Professional Positions

Our lab occasionally has openings for research assistant or project coordinator positions. If you’re interested in these opportunities, please submit your résumé electronically to Dr. Molly Losh, PI, at m-losh@northwestern.edu and Anne Taylor, anne.taylor@northwestern.edu.