Full-Time Biofeedback Intervention Technology for Speech Lab at NYU (BITS Lab) Postdoctoral Associate

The Biofeedback Intervention Technology for Speech lab at NYU (BITS Lab), directed by Dr. Tara McAllister, has an opening for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate. BITS lab conducts research at the intersection of experimental phonetics and speech pathology, with a focus on how technology can enhance the acquisition of new speech skills. The postdoc will contribute to a new project developing and testing real-time acoustic biofeedback for sibilant distortions in adolescents with severe jaw misalignment (dentofacial disharmony). Depending on the candidate's background, the role may emphasize clinical research activities (study design, data collection and acoustic analysis, and manuscript preparation) or technical research activities (collaborative development of acoustic visualization tools, signal processing research, and prototype evaluation), or both. The postdoc will also supervise students in the lab in data processing or quality assurance activities. Because BITS Lab operates as a distributed team, there is, in addition to the option of working fully onsite, an option for this position to be mostly remote for U.S.-based candidates (Eastern or Central time zone). The postdoc will receive training in research as well as in professional development skills that will support advancement to the next career stage.

The position will begin in summer or fall 2026. The initial appointment will be for one year, with possible renewal for an additional year. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000. New York University considers factors such as, but not limited to, the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Required: A doctoral degree in communication sciences and disorders, speech/hearing science, linguistics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Strong analytical and communication skills.

Preferred: We welcome applicants from two directions. Candidates with a clinical or research background in speech sound disorders, acoustic phonetics, or speech-language pathology (including those with clinical certification) will find natural entry points in the study's clinical research arm. Candidates with expertise in digital signal processing, audio engineering, or acoustic visualization are also encouraged to apply and would contribute to the lab's software development program; such candidates should have demonstrated experience working with speech data. Candidates whose background bridges both areas are especially welcome.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of 2-3 references to be considered for the position.