Postdoctoral Research Scholar 0-5 yrs Experience

SDSU Research Foundation • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Development in Context (BDC) Lab at San Diego State University (SDSU) investigates language development among bilingual children, particularly children who speak a first language such as Vietnamese or Spanish and who learn English early in childhood. The BDC lab is creating a new full-time position to enhance our research efforts at the doctoral level. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will have three general roles: co-leading research projects including supervision of research assistants and data collection and analysis, contributing to research dissemination and new grant proposals, and providing support with lab administration.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Communication Disorders or related field
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Vietnamese proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Knowledge of research environment techniques for maintaining confidential records, recruiting participants, collecting data and conducting interviews
• Knowledge of study participant recruitment and retention protocols, field data collection, entry management
• Knowledge and competency in computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and understanding of health research conduct
• Ability to understand and follow research study protocols and procedures
• Ability to display strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, subordinates and general community
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be well organized, meet deadlines and display detail orientation
• Ability to possess good judgment and common sense
• Ability to display sensitivity to ethnically and culturally diverse individuals
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Communication Disorders or related field
• Certified speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/supervise data collection for R01 grant at partner sites (Fall 2026 semester)
• Communicate regularly with project co-lead
• Supervise completion of data cleaning and analysis tasks (e.g., scoring) (Fall 2026 semester)
• Contribute to publications and presentations as first or co-author
• Conduct literature review for preparation of a new grant proposal (Fall 2026 semester)
• Conduct preliminary data analysis for grant proposal(s) and publications (Fall 2026 semester)
• Prepare and submit grant proposals as principal investigator (e.g., F32, EC R21) for continued funding (Spring 2027 semester)
• Supervise RA regarding academic/project related issues
• Liaise with Communications Committee members
• Maintain physical presence in the lab to check in with RAs and answer questions
• Assist Operations Manager with administrative duties (e.g., approving timesheets, submitting reimbursements/expense reports, etc), as needed
• Participate in leadership meetings
• Participate in joint doctoral program cohort meetings
• Other Duties as Assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree