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Dear Auditory List, We are excited to announce an NICHD-Funded postdoctoral opportunity at The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) in the field of pediatric hearing. If selected,
the candidate will work under the mentorship of Drs. Ruth Litovsky and/or Carlos Benitez-Barrera, who direct the Binaural Hearing and Speech Lab
https://bhsl.waisman.wisc.edu/ and the Pediatric Auditory Experience and Brain Lab
https://paeblab.waisman.wisc.edu/ , respectively. Program Overview This opportunity is part of the Postdoctoral Training Program in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Research at the Waisman Center. Appointments will be for two years,
beginning in the summer of 2025. The program provides multidisciplinary training with an emphasis on social-affective processes, communication, family processes, epidemiology, genetics, and biobehavioral research on IDD, including hearing loss. Eligibility NIH requires that trainees in this program be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. Unfortunately, individuals on temporary or student
visas are not eligible. Research Focus Dr. Litovsky and Dr. Benitez-Barrera focus on understanding auditory development and speech perception in noise among children with hearing difficulties. Their research employs
behavioral and electrophysiology (i.e., EEG) measures to explore these processes in depth. Candidate Requirements We seek highly motivated candidates who have recently graduated with a Ph.D. in hearing and speech sciences, audiology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
The ideal candidate will possess: - Strong communication and teamwork skills - Programming experience - Background in EEG analyses - Research experience in pediatric hearing The fellow will have the opportunity to build upon current projects in the lab(s), with the goal of developing an independent line of research. The fellow will have an appointment
at the Waisman Center, which offers a rich intellectual and scientific environment, as well as the necessary infrastructure to conduct the proposed research. Training and career development are priorities of this program. Funding and Benefits - NIH Funding: Covers stipend, tuition, travel, and research supplies. - Waisman Center Supplement: Additional annual funding for these positions. - Health Insurance: Excellent coverage through the University. Application Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Dr. Carlos Benitez-Barrera at
carlos.benitezbarrera@xxxxxxxx. Applications open in the Fall of 2024.
For more information about the Waisman Center's T32 Postdoctoral Training Program in IDD Research, including financial support, eligibility, and application accommodations, please
visit: https://www.waisman.wisc.edu/administrative-core/postdoctoral-training-program-idd/ |