Applicants are sought for an NIH-funded post-doctoral fellowship in the Center for Aphasia Research and Rehabilitation (CARR) at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. (Rhonda Friedman, Director). The fellow will join a group of investigators investigating cognitive treatments for word-finding impairments in persons with Primary Progressive Aphasia or early Alzheimer’s Disease.  Interaction with and testing of persons with dementia may be a part of this position. Structural imaging data are available for analysis for those who are interested.

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in neuroscience, neuropsychology, cognitive science, psychology, communication disorders, or a related scientific area. A clear interest in behavioral neuroscience research should be demonstrated. Experience working with neurologically-impaired participants is desired.

Applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents.

To apply, please email a cover letter and CV, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: aphasiaresearch@georgetown.edu