Auditory Research Specialist: Cochlear Implants & Data Lead

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Research Specialist to manage auditory perception experiments in listeners with normal hearing and cochlear implants. The role includes coordinating lab activities, maintaining databases (REDCAP, OnCore, eBinders), and updating lab protocols for cochlear implant recipients.

The candidate will train staff, recruit subjects, and maintain software code for AEPO experiments and data analysis, contributing to lab publications and IRB communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Neuroscience, CSD or related field.
• Experience with direct stimulation and electrophysiological measures in cochlear implants preferred.
• Experience writing code to analyze auditory perception data and coordinating experiments.

Responsibilities

• Operates, cleans, and maintains research equipment and area; tracks inventory and orders supplies.
• Performs literature reviews and writes reports.
• Provides operational guidance to unit staff and student workers.
• Reviews and interprets data; prepares presentations and reports for internal/external audiences.
• Participates in development and implementation of research methods and materials.
• Conducts experiments per established protocols; collects data and monitors results.

Skills

Cochlear implant electrophysiology

Data analysis coding

Laboratory coordination

IRB coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

R

Prism

REDCAP

OnCore

eBinders

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Research Specialist to manage auditory perception experiments in listeners with normal hearing and cochlear implants. The role includes coordinating lab activities, maintaining databases (REDCAP, OnCore, eBinders), and updating lab protocols for cochlear implant recipients.

The candidate will train staff, recruit subjects, and maintain software code for AEPO experiments and data analysis, contributing to lab publications and IRB communications.