| | Vocal Tract Visualization Laboratory University of Maryland, Baltimore Post-Doctoral Position Available in Speech Science The NIH-funded Grant “Predicting Speech Quality after Tongue Cancer Surgery,” is being conducted at the University of Maryland Dental and Medical Schools (PI: Maureen Stone), along with collaborators at UM College Park (Carol Espy-Wilson) and Johns Hopkins University (Jerry Prince). The study aims to quantify the effects of a large number of factors on speech quality, including surgical closure procedure, resection size, patient coping skills, and speech therapy, among others. The study involves diffusion tensor imaging and tagged MR imaging to associate the physical changes in tongue anatomy and motion, as well as the vocal tract shape, with successful and failed speech compensation strategies. To support the study, a two-year post-doctoral position is available beginning after July 1, 2009. Although applicants with skills and interests in all research topics relevant to the study will be considered, we specifically encourage applications from those with doctoral degrees in applied math, computer science, or related fields with experience in data mining, pattern recognition, and statistics. Background and experience with the measurement and visualization of high-dimensional, spatio-temporal imaging data is also highly desirable. To apply, please send a CV, a personal statement, and three letters of reference to mstone@umaryland.edu . Materials may also be sent by mail to Maureen Stone, PhD
University of Maryland Dental School,
Dept of Neural and Pain Sciences
650 W. Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD, 21201. Further information may be obtained at these addresses or by telephoning Dr. Stone at 410-706-1269. Credentials will be reviewed when received. Hiring decisions will be made as rapidly as possible. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. | |
