Post Doctoral Scholar at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

70605.6

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, MATLAB, Signal Processing, Auditory Modeling, Psychophysical Experiments, Auditory Neuroscience, Human Subject Research, Grant Writing, Scientific Publication, Mentoring

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview A postdoctoral position is available to investigate binaural spectral and temporal integration: how spectra, temporal envelopes, and spectro-temporal changes are fused and integrated between the ears, in adults with hearing aids, cochlear implants, or any combination of these devices. This position is supported for up to 3 years by an NIDCD/NIH R01 grant. The Reiss laboratory is based in the Oregon Hearing Research Center (OHRC), the Department of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health and Science University, and the successful applicant will have opportunities to interact with researchers in topics including but not limited to cochlear mechanics, inner ear development, auditory synaptopathy, auditory brainstem processing, and auditory cortex (for more information about the OHRC, see http://www.ohsu.edu/ohrc/). Individuals who hold a doctoral degree with training in the field of auditory neuroscience, experience in psychophysical experiments, and a strong engineering background with experience in signal processing and auditory modeling are especially qualified to apply. Function/Duties of Position Design and program experiments in C++ and/or MATLAB. Conduct experiments with human subjects with normal-hearing, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Preparation of grant or fellowship applications. Preparation of publications describing research results and presentation of those results at scientific meetings. Mentor students and research staff in the lab. Required Qualifications PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field Psychophysical experiments with human subjects Programming in C++ and MATLAB, signal processing Preferred Qualifications Auditory neuroscience Additional Details Work schedule will be flexible based on experiment needs, such as when human subjects are scheduled for experiments. Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Responsibilities

Design and program experiments to investigate binaural spectral and temporal integration in adults with hearing aids or cochlear implants. Responsibilities include conducting human subject research, preparing publications and grants, and mentoring lab staff.