Interested in joining our lab?

We are hiring – Clinical Researcher Project Manager Position

We are seeking a research project manager to work on ongoing NIH-funded research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome (FXS). This position is for two years, with the possibility of an extension, depending on grant funding.

This position will involve work on projects investigating the neurocognitive and genetic basis of autism, as well as studies of etiology across a variety of communication disorders. Depending on experience, the position involves opportunities for engagement at all levels, from recruitment and testing children, adults, and families to dissemination of findings in presentations and manuscripts. Successful applicants have the opportunity to serve in a leadership role coordinating research activities and supervising project staff depending on level of prior research experience.

Position qualifications include having a Master’s or PhD in psychology, communication sciences, neuroscience, linguistics, or a related field; experience with ASD (Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable, when extensive research administration experience is evident); proficiency with experimental and statistical skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment on multiple tasks and projects, and to share one’s expertise with and train others; as well as excellent organizational skills. Opportunities to contribute to grant and manuscript submissions depend on interest and skill level including strong scientific writing skills and experience with project management.

To apply, please include a brief cover letter explaining your relevant background and interest in position, CV, and names and contact information for three references (please do not send letters) to: Anne Taylor, 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.

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:
Cindy Coy, Graduate Admissions Coordinator
ccoy@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

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