Tenure-Track Leader in Hearing & Vestibular Science

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Hearing & Vestibular Research within the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

The role seeks a PhD-level investigator with an externally funded program focused on hearing loss, cochlear implants, auditory neuroscience, vestibular function, or neural interfaces, aiming to bridge engineering and clinical otology.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, Audiology, or related field.
• Established track record of extramural funding (NIH R01 or equivalent).
• Strong publication record in hearing, vestibular, or neural interface research.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, interdisciplinary research programs.
• Commitment to mentorship, innovation, and inclusive academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research program in auditory and/or vestibular science.
• Develop collaborations with Biomedical Engineering and related institutes.
• Partner with clinician–scientists to translate discoveries into clinical trials, devices, and improved patient outcomes.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
• Contribute to the department’s national and international reputation in hearing and vestibular research.

Skills

Extramural funding

Publications

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Neuroscience / Biomedical Engineering

Job description

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Hearing & Vestibular Research within the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

The role seeks a PhD-level investigator with an externally funded program focused on hearing loss, cochlear implants, auditory neuroscience, vestibular function, or neural interfaces, aiming to bridge engineering and clinical otology.