"Research Associate-Fixed Term"

Position Summary The Lingo Lab in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University (directed by Courtney E. Venker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP) has an opening for a post-doctoral fellowship (in-person or remote) focused on early language development in autistic children and children with Down syndrome. The Research Associate will join a team of thoughtful, curious, and supportive researchers committed to better understanding how these children learn language and how best to support those with language delays. Desired start date is January 6, 2026, but is negotiable. The position may be renewed for a second year based on performance. The Research Associate will be part of an NIH-funded study investigating how linguistic simplification affects langua