A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the position. Please include contact information for three references.    Candidates that do not include a cover letter with their resume may not receive full consideration for the position. Applications need to be submitted through the UM Job Portal. Review of dossiers will begin on May 26th. Applications will be open until the position is filled. The (flexible) starting date of the position is August 15th, 2025. 

Questions can be directed to lingsearch@umich.edu. 

Applications are invited for a technician/lab manager to provide technical support for research labs in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Michigan. The department is equipped with EEG, dual electromagnetic articulography (EMA) systems, EGG, ultrasound, oral/nasal airflow measurement system, pupillometry equipment, and eye-tracking equipment. Familiarity with one or more of these laboratory techniques is a plus, although not required. The appointed technician will join a vibrant department conducting research in various areas of linguistics. While not necessary, we hope the candidate will have an interest in linguistic research and will engage in research in many ways.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.  Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

• Manage and support lab hardware/software (EEG, EMA, airflow, ultrasound, eye-tracking, etc.)
• Assist with experiment setup, software scripting, and data processing pipelines (Python, MATLAB, R)
• Train and onboard lab users (faculty, students); maintain documentation and equipment logs
• Support data collection and assist with preliminary analyses for research projects
• Coordinate research compliance (IRB, data storage) and collaborate with administrative team

• PhD or MA with significant experience in relevant subject areas (linguistics, computational linguistics, cognitive science, computer science, psychology, or related field).
• Expertise in programming and computational proficiency are required.
• Specific experience with Python, MATLAB, R, signal processing, machine learning, and time series analyses would be particularly useful but is not a prerequisite; an eagerness to learn and expand knowledge in these areas is expected.
• Interest in working in an interdisciplinary setting.
   

• Knowledge of statistics is a plus.
• Expertise in one or more of the above-mentioned laboratory techniques is a plus.

This position is 100% (40 hours per week) throughout the year.  Flexibility is required in order to be present on campus as needed to complete job responsibilities.  In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.  Benefits include:

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Additional information on benefits can be found at https://careers.umich.edu/benefits.
   

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Higher salary possible for exceptionally qualified candidates. This position is funded with a combination of general and grant/research funds with a guaranteed first year of funding entirely from general funds. The departments long-term goal is to make this a permanent position.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.