Academic
Positions Available
Updated
June 19, 2009
NEUROSCIENTIST
Department of Otolaryngology -
Head & Neck Surgery, University of
California, San Francisco
Posted
4/13/09
Full-time academic position for an
Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. The
candidate is expected to perform independent,
extramurally-funded research in the field of normal
and impaired speech processing and production
utilizing state-of-the art-methods. Candidate is
expected to contribute to teaching medical
students, graduate students, post-doctoral scholars
and residents. Candidates must hold a PhD, MD or
equivalent degree and postdoctoral experience
demonstrating excellence in their field. Please
forward a letter of inquiry and C.V. to:
Christoph E. Schreiner, PhD, MD
Coleman Memorial Laboratory
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery
Box 0732, Room HSE 824
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco CA 94143-0732
e-mail: jdiaz@ohns.ucsf.edu
UCSF seeks candidates whose
experience, teaching, research, or community
service has prepared them to contribute to our
commitment to diversity and excellence.
UCSF is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University undertakes
affirmative action to assure equal employment
opportunity for underutilized minorities and women,
for person with disabilities, and for covered
veterans.
Search number # M-3166
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POSITION AT
OHRC
The Oregon Hearing Research
Center
Posted
3/23/09
The Oregon Hearing Research Center
(OHRC) invites applicants at all levels who have
established research programs using molecular,
cellular, or systems approaches to auditory and
vestibular neuroscience. Candidates are expected to
maintain an outstanding program of original
research and to be an effective teacher at the
graduate level. The OHRC, located in beautiful
Portland, Oregon, is among the top auditory
research centers in the US, with faculty studying
the cellular and molecular aspects of development,
function, and disease of the inner ear and auditory
central nervous system. Please send (by email only)
a detailed curriculum vitae, a brief description of
research accomplishments and future plans, copies
of representative publications, and the names of
three references to: OHRC Search Committee, Attn.
Lauren Grimm, email: grimml@ohsu.edu.
Consideration for completed applications will begin
March 1, 2009.
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FACULTY POSITION IN
ACOUSTICS, HEARING OR SPEECH
The Weldon School of Biomedical
Engineering and the School of Mechanical
Engineering at Purdue University
Posted
3/13/09
The Weldon School of Biomedical
Engineering and the School of Mechanical
Engineering at Purdue University are inviting
applications for a tenured faculty position at the
Full or Associate Professor levels in the broad
areas of Acoustics, Hearing or Speech. We are
seeking a highly qualified, creative individual
with substantial research experience and an
interest in teaching. The successful candidate will
be expected to foster growth in interdisciplinary
Acoustics through the newly established PHASE
initiative at Purdue University.
PHASE (Purdue Hearing and Acoustics
in Science and Engineering) is an interdisciplinary
community of approximately 50 faculty members from
across 16 departments at Purdue University's West
Lafayette Campus and the Indiana University School
of Medicine in Indianapolis (www.purdue.edu/research/phase/).
The mission of PHASE is to nurture a vital and
collaborative interdisciplinary community of
faculty and students engaged in hearing and
acoustics research and clinical practice. It is the
vision of PHASE to promote and maintain ongoing
funded interdisciplinary basic science and applied
research projects among its members. It is expected
that the successful candidate will assume a
leadership role to help strategically guide the
development of PHASE into a self-sustaining
research center and graduate program.
Candidates must have an earned
doctoral degree and a distinguished background that
includes depth in both engineering and life
sciences. The successful candidate will be expected
to develop and teach biomedical or mechanical
engineering courses and maintain a strong,
externally-funded research program. The successful
candidate will be tenured either in the Weldon
School of Biomedical Engineering or the School of
Mechanical Engineering as appropriate. Formal
affiliations with other Schools within the
University will also be possible.
Applicants should submit a detailed
resume, a description of teaching and research
plans, copies of selected publications and a list
of four professional references to Professor George
R. Wodicka (c/o Dianna Livingston, livingdl@purdue.edu),
Head, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, 206
South Martin Jischke Drive, Purdue University, West
Lafayette, Indiana, 47907-2032. Applicants for the
position are also asked to include in their letter
of interest a description of their approach to the
leadership expectation for the development of PHASE
into a self-sustaining research and graduate
program.
Screening of candidates will begin on
March 30, 2009 and will continue until the position
is filled. Purdue University is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse
workforce.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
OF AUDIOLOGY
University of Louisville School of
Medicine
Posted
3/10/09
The Doctor of Audiology Program at
the University of Louisville School of Medicine has
a vacancy for an Assistant Professor of Audiology.
Responsibilities include: Teach doctoral level
courses in diagnostics/electrophysiologic
techniques; Conduct research; Provide limited
patient care; and Participate in other scholarly
activities.
The Au.D. only program is situated in
the Division of Audiology, Department of Surgery.
Preference will be given to Au.D./Ph.D. holders,
but applications will be accepted from Ph.D. and
Au.D. candidates who have a strong interest in
establishing an independent research program.
Candidates must have the CCC-A and be eligible for
Kentucky licensure. This is a 12-month,
tenure-track position. The program is housed
administratively and physically within the Health
Sciences Center in downtown Louisville, Ky.
Opportunities for multidisciplinary interactions
abound. There are currently 40+ Au.D. students
enrolled, and expansion is anticipated.
The program uses a wide array of
clinical teaching sites, including acute care
hospitals, a major pediatric hospital, a V.A.
hospital, a school for deaf and hard-of-hearing
children, and private practices.
Interested candidates should
contact:
Anne T. Weimer
Assistant to the Chairman for Administration and
Finance
Department of Surgery
University of Louisville
Phone: 502-852-5585
Email: atcunn01@louisville.edu
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RESEARCH
SCIENTIST
Northwestern University Feinberg
Medical School
Posted
2/11/09
The Department of Otolaryngology -
Head and Neck Surgery of the Northwestern
University Feinberg Medical School is seeking 2
research scientists interested in basic and
translational research. The full range of the
specialty will be considered including applicants
with experience and training in auditory, voice,
olfactory, vestibular and sinusitis related
research. Preference will be given to candidates
with interest and expertise in stem cell research.
The positions will be based at the medical school
campus in Chicago. Academic credentials and
experience will determine faculty rank and salary.
In order to ensure full consideration, applications
must be received by June 30, 2009. Candidates are
requested to submit a letter of interest and a copy
of a current curriculum vitae to Robert C. Kern,
M.D., Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology - Head
and Neck Surgery, 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1325,
Chicago, Illinois 60611. Northwestern University is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in
the United States. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Academic Search No.
(P-217-08).
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AUDITORY
RESEARCHER
Northwestern University Feinberg
Medical School
Posted
2/11/09
The Department of Otolaryngology -
Head and Neck Surgery of the Northwestern
University Feinberg Medical School is seeking a
junior investigator in the field of auditory and
laser research. This position entails full time
basic science and translational research in concert
with clinical otolaryngology faculty at the Chicago
campus. Candidates should have academic credentials
in the field of Biomedical Engineering. Experience
in working with lasers and the auditory system will
support an appointment to the full time medical
school faculty as a tenured Assistant Professor. In
order to ensure full consideration, applications
must be received by June 30, 2009 for an expected
starting date no later than Fall 2009. Candidates
are requested to submit a letter of interest and a
copy of a current curriculum vitae to Robert C.
Kern, M.D., Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery, 676 N. St. Clair, Suite
1325, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Northwestern
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the United States. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply. Academic Search
No. (P-106-09).
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FACULTY POSITIONS -
NEUROBIOLOGY OF HEARING
University of Rochester
Posted
1/23/09
Applications are invited for
tenure-track positions (assist.-full Professor) in
the Departments of Otolaryngology and Neurobiology
& Anatomy. As part of an institutional
initiative in Neuromedicine, candidates will join a
strong interdepartmental group of systems and
cellular neuroscientists under the umbrella of the
Center for Navigation and Communication Sciences
(NIDCD-funded P30 core-center) with strengths in
sensory, motor, and integrative neurobiology,
emphasizing the auditory and vestibular systems and
neuroengineering. This recruitment is targeted
toward basic and translational aspects of
regenerative and restorative sensory neurobiology
of the ear, including progenitor/stem cell
approaches (e.g. hair cell regeneration), gene
therapy, and prosthetic applications. Candidates
should have a PhD and/or MD (physician-scientist),
and an established independent research laboratory
following training in neuroscience and/or
engineering. Successful candidates will maintain a
productive, independent, and externally supported
research program and participate in teaching
activities. Competitive start-up packages are
included. Salary is commensurate with rank and
experience.
To apply, send CV, statement of
career goals, at least 3 letters of recommendation,
and key publications (all in PDF form) to: Gary D.
Paige, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Neurobiology
and Anatomy, University of Rochester, at NBA_ENT_recruitment@urmc.rochester.edu.
The University of Rochester is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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FACULTY POSITIONS
IN AUDITORY AND VESTIBULAR NEUROSCIENCE
NYU School of Medicine
Posted
1/15/09
The Smilow Neuroscience Program, a
new initiative at NYU School of Medicine, seeks to
establish an interactive research environment of
molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscientists.
It is housed in the newly dedicated Smilow Research
Center, with state-of-the-art facilities. The
program will recruit faculty who are addressing
fundamental questions in auditory or vestibular
neuroscience through novel approaches from multiple
disciplines.
Available positions are tenure-track
and at the level of Assistant or Associate
Professor. Successful candidates will be affiliated
with the Department of Otolaryngology, with joint
appointments in the Departments of Physiology and
Neuroscience, and/or Cell Biology, depending on the
area of interest.
Interested individuals are encouraged
to visit http://www.med.nyu.edu/smilowcenter/opportunities/neuroscience_opps.html
to learn more about the Smilow Neuroscience Program
and the application process. Qualified candidates
should apply by following the instructions
available on the web site.
The chair and two members of the
search committee (Anil Lalwani, Dan Sanes, Mario
Svirsky) will be present at the Midwinter meeting;
please feel free to contact them in person.
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TENURE-TRACK
FACULTY POSITION
University of California at San
Francisco
Posted
1/13/09
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head
and Neck Surgery in conjunction with the
Neuroscience Graduate Program and the W.M. Keck
Foundation Center for Integrative Neuroscience at
the University of California at San Francisco is
recruiting a tenure-track faculty to join and
further enhance an established, collaborative,
multi-disciplinary Hearing Research Program. The
successful applicant will be expected to conduct an
exciting program of independent, externally funded
research in normal and disease-related central
auditory physiology using modern approaches to
systems neuroscience, including cellular and
behavioral approaches. A focus on plasticity is
preferred.
Candidate is expected to contribute
to teaching medical students, graduate students,
post-doctoral scholars and residents. Candidates
must hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree and
postdoctoral experience demonstrating excellence in
their field. We anticipate that this position will
be filled at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
level, but applications from more established
candidates may be considered for recruitment at the
Associate Professor rank. Persons wishing to be
considered for this position should forward via
email by April 30, 2009 a curriculum vitae, a
statement of research interests, a statement of
teaching interests, and three letters of
recommendation to:
Christoph E. Schreiner, PhD, MD
Coleman Memorial Laboratory
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery
Box 0732, Room HSE 824
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco CA 94143-0732
e-mail: neuroscienceapplicant@ohns.ucsf.edu
UCSF is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. The University undertakes
affirmative action to assure equal employment
opportunity for underutilized minorities and women,
for persons with disabilities, and for Vietnam-era
veterans and special disabled veterans. UCSF seeks
candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or
community service has prepared them to contribute
to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Search number # M-3108
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FACULTY MEMBER FOR
A SENIOR LEVEL APPOINTMENT (ASSOCIATE OR FULL
PROFESSOR)
Rush University, College of Health
Sciences
Posted
1/12/09
Rush University, College of Health
Sciences, is seeking an outstanding audiology
faculty member for a senior level appointment
(associate or full professor). This position
provides an excellent opportunity for involvement
in teaching, research and patient service within a
vibrant medical center setting. By integrating
teaching and research with patient care, Rush
offers a dynamic academic environment for faculty.
Primary responsibilities include:
Teaching in Rush's Doctor of
Audiology (Au.D.) program Patient service in area of
interest and expertise Research and scholarly
pursuits Advisement of Au.D.
students
The individual will hold a faculty
appointment in Communication Disorders and
Sciences, with a conjoint appointment in the
Department of Otolaryngology. The Rush environment
facilitates collaboration with colleagues in
audiology, SLP, otolaryngology, neurology,
pediatrics, psychology, and other specialties. The
Au.D. program at Rush was recently ranked #9
nationwide by US News and World Reports. In
addition, Rush is consistently ranked among the
nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World
Report. Rush also has been named among the top five
academic medical centers in the country by the
University Health System Consortium. Located just
west of the beautiful Chicago Skyline, Rush
University offers all the benefits of living in a
world class city.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in
audiology (or a related field); previous experience
in teaching, research and clinical service;
Illinois license in audiology or eligibility.
Please apply online at www.jobsatrush.com
and search Job Number 2008-1461 or email elsa_luna@rush.edu
for more information.
Rush University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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ASSISTANT OR
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: CENTRAL AUDITORY
PROCESSING
Department of Otology &
Laryngology, Harvard Medical School
Posted
1/12/09
The Eaton-Peabody Laboratories (EPL)
at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI)
seek applications from neuroscientists interested
in central auditory processing. MEEI and EPL
provide an interdisciplinary and collaborative
intellectual environment within an active clinical
setting, The research base includes 23 NIH-funded
investigators studying hearing and deafness, 4
studying balance disorders and 15 studying vision
and blindness. MEEI researchers participate in
teaching programs for graduate students, medical
students and residents, at both Harvard and MIT,
including the Program in Speech and Hearing
Bioscience and Technology.
Candidates should have an outstanding
record of research accomplishment and a strong
desire for research collaboration. Funds for a
generous start-up package have been raised.
Although applications will be accepted until the
position is filled, initial evaluation will take
place by April 1, 2009. Interested candidates
should send a CV and Statement of Research
Interests to:
M. Charles Liberman, Ph.D.
Director, Eaton-Peabody Laboratory
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
243 Charles St., Boston MA 02114
Email: charles_liberman@meei.harvard.edu
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Infirmary and Harvard Medical School are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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