JOB SUMMARY
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Prof. Susan Shore to study neural circuitry underlying hidden hearing loss (cochlear synaptopathy). The position is funded by an R01 award from the National Institutes of Health (NIDCD). Salary will be commensurate with the NIH scale for postdoctoral fellows, starting at $54,835). The Research Fellow will participate in a highly collaborative environment within and outside the Kresge Hearing Research Institute at the University of Michigan. Multichannel electrophysiology, tract tracing, immunohistochemistry, noise exposures, behavioral and optogenetic techniques will be incorporated in this investigation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Ph.D. in neuroscience, bioengineering or related discipline. Preference will be given to applicant with experience in electrophysiology and behavioral techniques.
· The applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
MISSION STATEMENT
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U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Please email Dr Shore (sushore@xxxxxxxxx) with
a letter of interest, CV and names of three references.
-- Susan E. Shore, Ph.D. Merle Lawrence Collegiate Professor of Otolaryngology Research Professor of Otolaryngology Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology Professor of Biomedical Engineering The University of Michigan http://medicine.umich.edu/dept/khri/susan-e-shore-phd