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The Harris Laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applicants for a fully-funded postdoctoral
fellow position in human auditory neuroscience. The Harris lab is part of a larger longstanding Hearing Research Program within MUSC’s Department of Otolaryngology and
offers numerous opportunities for collaboration. The position has an immediate start date, depending on applicant availability.
This position is part of a 5-year, NIH/NIDCD funded R01 project that examines the central neural mechanisms and neural plasticity
of presbyacusis. The successful candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative team of hearing scientists and cognitive neuroscientists to investigate the brain dynamics and neural mechanisms underlying complex peripheral to central mechanisms
of age-related hearing loss. Experimental approaches include auditory nerve, brainstem, and cortical ERPs, multichannel EEG, structural MRI, magnetic resonance
spectroscopy, and auditory listening paradigms. Training opportunities include state-of-the art techniques including EEG source imaging, approaches to decode electrical brain activity in association with auditory perceptual outcomes and individual differences
in brain structure and metabolites. The candidate will be expected to contribute to all stages of the research, including experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of results.
Candidates should have a PhD in speech/hearing science, cognitive neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, or a related
field. Individuals with expertise in signal processing and MATLAB programming are particularly encouraged to apply. Previous background in human neuroimaging techniques (EEG, MRI) and behavioral auditory and visual processing is highly desirable but not required.
Salary is commensurate with the NIH pay schedule. Inquiries can be directed to the project’s PI:
Kelly C Harris, PhD [harriskc@xxxxxxxx].
Applications should include a (1) cover letter describing research experience & interests, (2) CV, (3) representative publication reprints, and (4) contact information for three references.
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