Subject: [AUDITORY] Two Post-doctoral Associate Positions Available at UMN From: Eugene Brandewie <eugene.brandewie@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:15:13 -0500 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>--94eb2c059c70e0b42b0554c3baa1 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The following job posting has been posted on behalf of Dr. Magdelena Wojtczak: *Position Type: Post-Doctoral Associate* *Job Description:* This ad is for two full-time Postdoctoral Associate positions in the Auditory Perception and Cognition Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota. The accepted candidates will work on one of two NIH funded R01 grants with Dr. Magdalena Wojtczak. Both grants involve research in humans using a combination of psychophysical (behavioral) and noninvasive physiological methods, such as otoacoustic emissions and electroencephalographic (EEG) sound evoked potentials. The main focus of one grant is on cochlear synaptopathy and its consequences for auditory processing and perception. The focus of the other grant is functional role of the efferent system in humans. The responsibilities include subject recruitment, data collection, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations. The positions offer plenty of opportunities for professional growth in areas that are currently of broad interest in hearing research. In addition to working in our lab, the research staff has access to the facilities at our Center for Applied and Translational Sensory Science (http://catss.umn.edu)= . The successful candidates must have (or be close to receiving) a PhD in Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Audiology, or other related disciplines with interest and, preferably, experience in hearing research. Good Matlab command is strongly favored. The appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal for additional two years based on job performance. Interested candidates should submit the following documents by *September 1, 2017*: 1) A current CV 2) A cover letter with a statement of research interests related to either grant 3) Names and contacts for three referees willing to write letters of recommendation. The steps for applying are described below. Please, contact Dr. Magdalena Wojtczak at wojtc001@xxxxxxxx for any additional information. *Unit Description:* The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments within the College of Liberal Arts, and is a highly ranked department nationally. Currently, the department has 41 core faculty, 160 graduate students, and supports the largest number of undergraduate majors of any academic program on the UMN Twin Cities campus. Throughout its nearly 100 year history, the Department of Psychology has been marked by its excellence. Currently, we have around 66 externally funded grants with close to 71 million dollars awarded. For additional information, please go to our website: http://www.psych.umn.edu/. *How to Apply:* Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your =E2=80=9Cmy Activities=E2=80=9D page and uploading documents there. To request an accommodation during the application process, please email employ@xxxxxxxx or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). *Diversity Statement:* The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu. --94eb2c059c70e0b42b0554c3baa1 Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <div dir=3D"ltr"><div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">The following job posting = has been posted on behalf of Dr. Magdelena Wojtczak:<br><br><b><font size= =3D"4">Position Type: Post-Doctoral Associate</font></b><br><b><br>Job Desc= ription:</b></div><div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">This ad is for two full-t= ime Postdoctoral Associate positions in the Auditory Perception and Cogniti= on Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesot= a. The accepted candidates will work on one of two NIH funded R01 grants wi= th Dr. Magdalena Wojtczak. Both grants involve research in humans using a c= ombination of psychophysical (behavioral) and noninvasive physiological met= hods, such as otoacoustic emissions and electroencephalographic (EEG) sound= evoked potentials. The main focus of one grant is on cochlear synaptopathy= and its consequences for auditory processing and perception. The focus of = the other grant is functional role of the efferent system in humans.<br><br= ></div><div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">The responsibilities include subject= recruitment, data collection, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts an= d conference presentations. The positions offer plenty of opportunities for= professional growth in areas that are currently of broad interest in heari= ng research. In addition to working in our lab, the research staff has acce= ss to the facilities at our Center for Applied and Translational Sensory Sc= ience (<a href=3D"http://catss.umn.edu/" target=3D"_blank">http://catss.umn= .edu</a>).<br><br></div><div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">The successful cand= idates must have (or be close to receiving) a PhD in Psychology, Biomedical= Engineering, Neuroscience, Audiology, or other related disciplines with in= terest and, preferably, experience in hearing research. Good Matlab command= is strongly favored.</div><div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">The appointment = is for one year with the possibility of renewal for additional two years ba= sed on job performance. Interested candidates should submit the following d= ocuments by=C2=A0<b>September 1, 2017</b>:<br><br></div><div style=3D"font-= size:12.8px">1) A current CV</div><div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">2) A cove= r letter with a statement of research interests related to either grant</di= v><div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">3) Names and contacts for three referees = willing to write letters of recommendation.</div><div style=3D"font-size:12= .8px">The steps for applying are described below. Please, contact Dr. Magda= lena Wojtczak at=C2=A0<a href=3D"mailto:wojtc001@xxxxxxxx" target=3D"_blank"= >wojtc001@xxxxxxxx</a>=C2=A0for any additional information.<br><br><div><b>U= nit Description:</b></div><div>The Department of Psychology is one of the l= argest departments within the College of Liberal Arts, and is a highly rank= ed department nationally. Currently, the department has 41 core faculty, 16= 0 graduate students, and supports the largest number of undergraduate major= s of any academic program on the UMN Twin Cities campus. Throughout its nea= rly 100 year history, the Department of Psychology has been marked by its e= xcellence. Currently, we have around 66 externally funded grants with close= to 71 million dollars awarded. For additional information, please go to ou= r website:=C2=A0<a href=3D"http://www.psych.umn.edu/" target=3D"_blank">htt= p://www.psych.umn.edu/</a>.<br><br><div><b>How to Apply:</b></div><div>Appl= ications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, plea= se click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given th= e opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach= a cover letter and resume.</div><div>Additional documents may be attached = after application by accessing your =E2=80=9Cmy Activities=E2=80=9D page</d= iv><div>and uploading documents there. To request an accommodation during t= he application process,</div><div>please email=C2=A0<a href=3D"mailto:emplo= y@xxxxxxxx" target=3D"_blank">employ@xxxxxxxx</a>=C2=A0or call (612) 624-UOHR= (8647).<br><br><div><b>Diversity Statement:</b></div><div>The University r= ecognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching= the</div><div>employment experience of its employees and in supporting the= academic mission. The</div><div>University is committed to attracting and = retaining employees with varying identities and</div><div>backgrounds.</div= ><div>The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity = in its programs, facilities,</div><div>and employment without regard to rac= e, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age,</div><div>marital = status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orient= ation, gender</div><div>identity, or gender expression. To learn more about= diversity at the U:=C2=A0<a href=3D"http://diversity.umn.edu/" target=3D"_= blank">http://diversity.umn.edu</a>.</div></div></div></div></div> --94eb2c059c70e0b42b0554c3baa1--