Subject: Job Announcement: Postdoctoral position available From: Anthony BURKITT <aburkitt@xxxxxxxx> Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 17:12:23 +1000 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in Music & Voice Perception Salary: AUD$68,256 - AUD$81,052 (dependent on experience) http://www.bionicear.org/jobs/BEIResearchFellowLBMusic&VoicePerception.h tml The Bionic Ear Institute, Melbourne, Australia The aim of the proposed research is to determine how best to encode the frequency and time information contained in an auditory signal in order to maximise the perception of music and voice pitch information for people with cochlear implants. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on modeling of the auditory system and perceptual processes. Key Responsibilities include: - Assisting in the development of a computer model that accurately accounts for the mechanical and neural response of the ear to sound. - Assisting in the development of models to compare pitch perception data against existing cochlear implant systems. - Carrying out research in relation to modifying electrical stimulation models to reflect the recommendations for the design of future stimulating electrodes and hardware of cochlear implants. - Preparation of journal articles, presentations, and grants. - Co-supervision of postgraduate research projects within this research program. Qualifications: - A Postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent qualification (essential). - Previous experience with neural modelling or other relevant field (desirable). - Previous MATLAB experience (desirable). Applications should include a detailed CV and be sent via e-mail only to: hr-applications@xxxxxxxx Closing Date: 24th September 2007 Position open immediately, with preferred start date early 2008 or earlier. For informal discussions please contact Prof. Tony Burkitt (aburkitt@xxxxxxxx) The Bionic Ear Institute is an independent, not-for-profit medical research organisation specialising in bionics to find new and better ways to restore brain function and to help deaf children and adults communicate. http://www.bionicear.org ====================ooOOOoo==================== Anthony N. Burkitt Assistant Director and Professor The Bionic Ear Institute 384-388 Albert Street East Melbourne, VIC 3002 Australia Email: aburkitt@xxxxxxxx http://www.bionicear.org/people/burkitta Phone: +61 - 3 - 9667 7529 Fax: +61 - 3 - 9667 7518 =====================ooOOOoo===================