Tenure-Stream Hearing Research Leader

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center, Department of Otolaryngology; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Department of Otolaryngology and the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center invite applications for a full-time tenure-stream faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level. We seek a leader who will advance mechanistic understanding of hearing or translate research into diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss.

Candidates should hold a PhD in neuroscience or related fields and establish a vigorous independent program.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, molecular biology, bioengineering, genetics, epidemiology, data science, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated leadership in a vigorous independent research program.
• Strong record in hearing research or related disorders and their translation to clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a vigorous independent research program in hearing and related disorders.
• Develop collaborations with basic scientists and clinicians to advance translational goals.
• Contribute to education and training through NIH-funded programs and graduate education.

Skills

Leadership

Independent research

Hearing research expertise

Education

PhD in neuroscience, molecular/cell biology/biochemistry, cognitive and neural systems, computational science, communication science, bioengineering, genetics, epidemiology, and data science

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Department of Otolaryngology and the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center invite applications for a full-time tenure-stream faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level. We seek a leader who will advance mechanistic understanding of hearing or translate research into diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss.

Candidates should hold a PhD in neuroscience or related fields and establish a vigorous independent program.