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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

College of Health Professions

CHP-3836

Towson University:

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology at Towson University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow position. Preferred begin date, September 2025. This two-year position, supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, is designed to support early-career scholars in advancing their research and professional development. Extension beyond the initial term is possible based on performance and continued funding. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in pediatric auditory development, though applicants with other relevant research interests and strengths are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in hearing science, communicative disorders, engineering, or a related field. A completed doctoral degree is required by the start of the appointment.

Responsibilities:

The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to a range of research projects centered on auditory perception, with a particular emphasis on pediatric populations. Key responsibilities include conducting behavioral assessments, supporting data analysis and grant preparation, and contributing to manuscripts and conference presentations. The role also involves providing administrative support to facilitate the coordination of interdisciplinary research efforts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong background in research, technical proficiency, and excellent organizational skills. The fellow will work collaboratively with Dr. Chhayakanta Patro at Towson University and Dr. Srikanta Mishra at The University of Texas at Austin.

Department Information:

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology currently has 19 full-time faculty who teach nearly 250 undergraduate students, over 100 master’s students in Speech-Language Pathology, and over 60 students in an Audiology clinical doctorate program. The Department values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and encourages interdisciplinary activities. The Department is the academic home to two clinical and outreach centers, the Speech & Language Center and the Hearing & Balance Center; these two centers are part of the College’s Institute for Well-Being, which is the University’s premier interprofessional education and practice center. 

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applicants should submit their materials by July 15, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, preferably combined into a single PDF file and submitted electronically via the application link. For questions about the position, please contact Chhayakanta Patro, at cpatro@towson.edu.

Please click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CHP-3836.

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Salary and Benefits:

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s postdoctoral experience and is consistent with the NIH NRSA stipends, which currently range from $62,232 (entry-level) to $75,564 (7 years of experience).

Benefits:

TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Background Check:

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment. 

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