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Postdoctoral Research in Humans and Animals with Cochlear Implants JOB SUMMARY The Auditory Prosthesis Perception and Psychophysics Laboratory at the University of Michigan, Kresge Hearing Research Institute is seeking applicants for a
postdoctoral research fellow interested in a rewarding area of cochlear implant research. The overarching goal of our work is to examine the importance of biological mechanisms underlying electrical hearing and use this knowledge to improve speech recognition
in human cochlear-implant recipients. Our work includes unique and cutting-edge work in cochlear-implanted guinea pigs, mice, and humans using psychophysical and electrophysiological measures. In parallel, we use gene therapy procedures, genetic modifications,
and histological measures in animals, and CT imaging and speech-recognition measures in humans to give a more complete understanding of the health of the cochlea and its functional implications in our research subjects.
We seek motivated applicants who are interested in conducting primarily research in humans, but there is opportunity to also be involved in our animal research
projects. The primary role of the individual would be to work on a newly funded grant which examines the role of cochlear health in central and cognitive processing, and uses EEG and cognitive measures among individuals with and without cochlear implants.
Experience with EEG is an advantage, but not a requirement. Our Laboratory is part of the Kresge Hearing Research Institute (KHRI) in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Michigan Medical School. Michigan
Medicine was recently listed first in the nation among Ear, Nose & Throat Departments by U.S. News & World Report. We have a large and active clinical cochlear implant population, and close to 3,000 patients have been implanted in our program to date.
Laboratory website:
https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/khri/faculty-labs/labs/pfingst-laboratory DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
APPLICATION To apply, please send a statement of your postdoctoral objectives, your CV, and names of three potential references to Bryan Pfingst (bpfingst@xxxxxxxxx).
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