[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: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:48:07 +0000 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY> --_000_BN6PR03MB27231E59301259998DC28E0993C70BN6PR03MB2723namp_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable A full-time research associate (post-doc) position is available in the Hear= ing Research Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder to work with = Dr. Kathryn Arehart and Mr. James Kates and collaborators on topics related= to auditory perception and hearing aids. The position is supported by gran= ts from the National Institutes of Health (NIDCD) and the hearing-aid indus= try. The position involves cognitive and auditory testing as well as develo= ping computational models of speech intelligibility and sound quality for a= dults wearing digital hearing aids. Our program of research considers varia= bility in speech understanding among older listeners; how cognition contrib= utes to that variability; and the extent to which those issues can be addre= ssed with specific hearing aid signal-processing strategies. We also work o= n the development of objective metrics for the prediction of sound quality = and speech intelligibility with hearing aids. The successful candidate will= have a PhD or equivalent research experience in a field related to auditor= y or cognitive science (audiology, psychology, engineering, gerontology, et= c.), as well as strong computational, mathematical modeling, and signal pro= cessing skills. Strong communication and organizational skills are also req= uired. For more information, please contact Kathryn. Arehart (Kathryn.areha= rt@xxxxxxxx<mailto:Kathryn.arehart@xxxxxxxx>) or James Kates (James= .Kates@xxxxxxxx<mailto:James.Kates@xxxxxxxx>) For job details and to apply, please see https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=3D12695&lang=3Den Special Instructions to Applicants: The University of Colorado is committed= to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community.= To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final a= pplicants being considered for employment. Background investigations includ= e a criminal history record check, and an EPLS (Excluded Parties List Syste= m) check. The Immigration Reform and Control Act require that verification = of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of= the third day of work. The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity = and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly = trained faculty and staff. In compliance with applicable laws and in furthe= rance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embra= ces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basi= s of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnanc= y), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or= expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philos= ophy in its programs or activities, including employment admissions, and ed= ucational programs. Inquires may be directed to the Boulder Campus Title IX= Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127. --_000_BN6PR03MB27231E59301259998DC28E0993C70BN6PR03MB2723namp_ 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:m=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns=3D"http:= //www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <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 (post-doc) positi= on is available in the Hearing Research Laboratory at the University of Col= orado Boulder to work with Dr. Kathryn Arehart and Mr. James Kates and collaborators on topics related to auditory percep= tion and hearing aids. The position is supported by grants from the Nationa= l Institutes of Health (NIDCD) and the hearing-aid industry. The position i= nvolves cognitive and auditory testing as well as developing computational models of speech intelligibility and s= ound quality for adults wearing digital hearing aids. Our program of resear= ch considers variability in speech understanding among older listeners; how= cognition contributes to that variability; and the extent to which those issues can be addressed with specific hearin= g aid signal-processing strategies. We also work on the development of obje= ctive metrics for the prediction of sound quality and speech intelligibilit= y with hearing aids. The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent research experience in a field rel= ated to auditory or cognitive science (audiology, psychology, engineering, = gerontology, etc.), as well as strong computational, mathematical modeling,= and signal processing skills. Strong communication and organizational skills are also required. For more inform= ation, please contact Kathryn. Arehart (<a href=3D"mailto:Kathryn.arehart@xxxxxxxx= olorado.edu">Kathryn.arehart@xxxxxxxx<= /span></a>) or James Kates (<a href=3D"mailto:James.Kates@xxxxxxxx"><sp= an style=3D"color:windowtext">James.Kates@xxxxxxxx</a>)<o:p></o:= p> <o:p> </o:p> For job details and to apply, please see <o:p></o:p>  <a href=3D"https://cu.taleo.net/careersect= ion/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=3D12695&lang=3Den">https://cu.taleo.net/careers= ection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=3D12695&lang=3Den</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Special Instructions to Applicants: The Universi= ty of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, li= ving and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being consid= ered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history r= ecord check, and an EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check. The Immigrat= ion Reform and Control Act require that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new empl= oyees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is an= equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling = a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its co= mmitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, = the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, colo= r, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orienta= tion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affilia= tion or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including emplo= yment admissions, and educational programs. Inquires may be directed to the Boulder Campus Title IX Coordina= tor by calling 303-492-2127.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html> --_000_BN6PR03MB27231E59301259998DC28E0993C70BN6PR03MB2723namp_--

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