Postdoctoral Researcher - Aging, Gerontology, and Hearing Technology

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bloomington, Indiana to support projects aimed at improving hearing healthcare for older adults. The role includes designing studies, collecting data, and publishing findings.

Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. in relevant fields and possess strong communication skills and experience in collaborative research. The position offers mentorship opportunities and is part of a broader aging research network.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant field required.
• Strong written and communication skills necessary.
• Experience in collaborative research teams essential.

Responsibilities

• Support design, data collection, and analysis of mixed‑methods projects.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with research teams across the aging research network.
• Develop and lead new projects and contribute to grant development.

Skills

Strong written and communication skills

Experience with collaborative research teams

Publications and conference presentations

Education

Ph.D. in public health, gerontology, communication sciences, speech and hearing sciences or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Researcher will support several externally funded projects aimed at improving hearing healthcare and communication outcomes for older adults underserved by traditional hearing healthcare, including those living with dementia and those in long‑term care. The postdoc will be mentored by Dr. Dana Urbanski (gerontology, audiology, and public health), with opportunities to collaborate across Indiana University’s aging research network. Projects are clinically motivated and span mixed methods intervention development, usability testing, implementation research, and secondary data analysis. Opportunities exist to develop and lead new projects in this topic area and to contribute to grant development.

Responsibilities

• Support design, data collection, and analysis of mixed‑methods projects.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students working on projects.
• Collaborate with research teams across the aging research network.
• Develop and lead new projects and contribute to grant development.

Qualifications

Candidate must hold a Ph.D. in public health, gerontology, communication sciences and disorders, speech and hearing sciences, or a related field. Strong written and communication skills, a record of publications and conference presentations, and experience working with collaborative research teams are required.