Subject: [AUDITORY] Open position: Research Engineer/Scientist at MED-EL=?Windows-1252?Q?=92s_?=North American Research Laboratory From: Josh Stohl <Josh.Stohl@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 4 May 2017 16:36:34 +0000 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>Dear list, MED-EL is looking for a Research Engineer or Scientist for our North Americ= an Research Laboratory. Please find the advertisement below: MED-EL produces a variety of implantable hearing solutions. The purpose of = the North American Research Laboratory is to conduct basic and applied rese= arch studies to facilitate further advances in MED-EL=92s hearing implant t= echnologies. The laboratory utilizes evoked potentials, computational model= ing, and behavioral testing to study the human auditory system and translat= e scientific discovery into improved outcomes with cochlear implants and de= vice-based hearing treatments. The laboratory is located in MED-EL=92s Nort= h American headquarters in Durham, North Carolina and is seeking a full-tim= e research engineer or research scientist to contribute to the development = and application of sound coding strategies for auditory prostheses, researc= h tools, and study protocols.=20 Responsibilities include: =95 Research and technical support of research related to advanced auditory= prostheses =95 Management of research studies from study start-up through study close-= out =95 Development of research tools (software) =95 Implementation of novel stimulation strategies for cochlear implants =95 Preparation of study reports =95 Coordination of studies with members of MED-EL=92s R&D teams in Innsbru= ck, Austria Minimum requirements: =95 A Master=92s degree or higher in Engineering or Science =95 Experience in designing, executing, and documenting auditory research p= rotocols, preferably with humans implanted with cochlear implants =95 Proficiency in MATLAB programming =95 Excellent oral and written communication skills (English) Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV or resume, writing sample,= and code sample to Josh Stohl (josh.stohl@xxxxxxxx), Director of the Nort= h American Research Laboratory. MED-EL: The Hearing Implant Company As the industry=92s technology leader in implantable hearing solutions, MED= -EL products are the result of 30 years of focused research and a commitmen= t by its founders to fostering a company culture of excellence. MED-EL has a strong tradition of advancing the technological and scientific= foundation in the field of hearing implants. The company=92s strong and co= nsistent focus on research and development will continue to fuel the pipeli= ne of new ideas and innovations. Our broad portfolio of products ensures th= at we can provide a hearing implant solution to fit each candidate=92s uniq= ue hearing loss. Please feel free to share the announcement with any qualified candidates. Best regards, Josh