[AUDITORY] post-doc position at University of Colorado at Boulder (Kathryn H Arehart )

Subject: [AUDITORY] post-doc position at University of Colorado at Boulder From: Kathryn H Arehart <Kathryn.Arehart@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:38:50 +0000 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY> --_000_BN6PR03MB2723A452F94A0F914AA7C16F93190BN6PR03MB2723namp_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable A full-time research associate position is available in the Hearing Researc= h Laboratory (www.colorado.edu/lab/hearlab<http://www.colorado.edu/lab/hear= lab>) at the University of Colorado Boulder to work with Dr. Kathryn Arehar= t and Mr. James Kates and collaborators on topics related to auditory perce= ption and hearing aids. The position is supported by grants from the Nation= al Institutes of Health (NIDCD) and the hearing-aid industry. The position = involves cognitive and auditory testing as well as developing computational= models of speech intelligibility and sound quality for adults wearing digi= tal hearing aids. Our program of research considers variability in speech u= nderstanding among older listeners; how cognition contributes to that varia= bility; and the extent to which those issues can be addressed with specific= hearing aid signal-processing strategies. We also work on the development = of objective metrics for the prediction of sound quality and speech intelli= gibility with hearing aids. The candidate will participate in all phases of research including experime= ntal design, stimulus generation, participant recruitment and testing, data= collection and analysis, grant administration, supervision of student rese= arch assistants, and dissemination of results at scientific conferences and= in research publications. The position is initially supported for one year. Additional years of suppo= rt may be available contingent on satisfactory progress and availability of= grant funds. Mentorship in grant writing will be available for candidates = who wish to seek independent funding. Salary is commensurate with NIH post-= doctoral stipend levels. The position is housed within the Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Depart= ment on the Boulder campus. The Department has strong ties with the Univers= ity of Colorado neuroscience and cognitive science programs as well as the = audiology department at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent res= earch experience in a field related to auditory or cognitive science (audio= logy, psychology, engineering, gerontology, etc.), as well as strong comput= ational, mathematical modeling, and signal processing skills. Strong commun= ication and organizational skills are also required. Special Instructions to Applicants: The University of Colorado Boulder is c= ommitted to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working co= mmunity. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all= final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigation= s include a criminal history record check, and an EPLS (Excluded Parties Li= st System) check. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that veri= fication of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by t= he end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is an equal opp= ortunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse,= broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance with applicable laws and = in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes = and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on= the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including= pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender id= entity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or politic= al philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissio= ns, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Boulder Camp= us Title IX Coordiator by calling 303-492-2127. For more information, please contact Kathryn. Arehart (Kathryn.arehart@xxxxxxxx= rado.edu<mailto:Kathryn.arehart@xxxxxxxx>) or James Kates (James.Kates@xxxxxxxx= colorado.edu<mailto:James.Kates@xxxxxxxx>). Link for applying for the job: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/jobdeta= il.ftl?job=3D09203&lang=3Den#.WPY_z7jeiSd.email --_000_BN6PR03MB2723A452F94A0F914AA7C16F93190BN6PR03MB2723namp_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html xmlns:v=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o=3D"urn:schemas-micr= osoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns:x=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:excel" xmlns:m=3D"http://schema= s.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns=3D"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html= 40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dus-ascii"= > <meta name=3D"Generator" content=3D"Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body lang=3D"EN-US" link=3D"#0563C1" vlink=3D"#954F72"> <div class=3D"WordSection1"> A full-time research associate posit= ion is available in the Hearing Research Laboratory (<a href=3D"= http://www.colorado.edu/lab/hearlab">www.colorado.edu/lab/hearlab</a>) at the University of Colorado Boulder to work with D= r. Kathryn Arehart and Mr. James Kates and collaborators on topics related = to auditory perception and hearing aids. The position is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NI= DCD) and the hearing-aid industry. The position involves cognitive and audi= tory testing as well as developing computational models of speech intelligi= bility and sound quality for adults wearing digital hearing aids. Our program of research considers variabilit= y in speech understanding among older listeners; how cognition contributes = to that variability; and the extent to which those issues can be addressed = with specific hearing aid signal-processing strategies. We also work on the development of objective metrics for the p= rediction of sound quality and speech intelligibility with hearing aids.<br= > The candidate will participate in all phases of research including experime= ntal design, stimulus generation, participant recruitment and testing, data= collection and analysis, grant administration, supervision of student rese= arch assistants, and dissemination of results at scientific conferences and in research publications.   The position is initially supported for one year. Additional years of suppo= rt may be available contingent on satisfactory progress and availability of= grant funds. Mentorship in grant writing will be available for candidates = who wish to seek independent funding. Salary is commensurate with NIH post-doctoral stipend levels.   The position is housed within the Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Depart= ment on the Boulder campus. The Department has strong ties with the Univers= ity of Colorado neuroscience and cognitive science programs as well as the = audiology department at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver. <o:p></o:p> Qualif= ications:  The successful candidate will have a PhD or equi= valent research experience in a field related to auditory or cognitive scie= nce (audiology, psychology, engineering, gerontology, etc.), as well as strong computational, mathematical modeling, and signal = processing skills. Strong communication and organizational skills are also = required.   <o:p></o:p> Special Instructions to Applicant= s: The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and worki= ng community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations fo= r all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investig= ations include a criminal history record check, and an EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check. The Immigr= ation Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligi= bility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of w= ork. The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assem= bling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance with appl= icable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environmen= t that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, col= or, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability= , age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, g= enetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employmen= t, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the B= oulder Campus Title IX Coordiator by calling 303-492-2127.  <o:p>= </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> For more information, please contact= Kathryn. Arehart (<a href=3D"mailto:Kathryn.arehart@xxxxxxxx">Kathryn.= arehart@xxxxxxxx</a>) or James Kates (<a href=3D"mailto:James.Kates@xxxxxxxx= orado.edu">James.Kates@xxxxxxxx</a>).<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Link for applying for the job:   <a href=3D"https://cu.taleo.net/career= section/jobdetail.ftl?job=3D09203&lang=3Den#.WPY_z7jeiSd.email">https:/= /cu.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=3D09203&lang=3Den#.WPY_z7= jeiSd.email</a><o:p></o:p> </div> </body> </html> --_000_BN6PR03MB2723A452F94A0F914AA7C16F93190BN6PR03MB2723namp_--

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