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Dear AUDITORY colleagues,
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP) Laboratory in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University.
The successful candidate will contribute to NIH-funded research investigating
neural encoding and processing of electrical stimulation in the cochlear nerve, with a particular emphasis on integrating human cochlear implant experiments with computational modeling.
This position is designed to provide interdisciplinary training that brings together complementary expertise in human cochlear implant research and computational auditory neuroscience. During the initial phase of training, the fellow will work closely
with me and my research team at the Ohio State University to gain experience in cochlear implant research and develop a strong understanding of the human experimental data that will inform the modeling work. This will include studies of neural responses to
electrical stimulation in adult and pediatric cochlear implant users, together with relevant electrophysiological, psychophysical, and speech perception measures.
A major focus of the position will be the development and validation of a new humanized computational model of cochlear nerve responses to electrical stimulation, under the mentorship of
Dr. Ian Bruce at the McMaster University. As the fellow becomes familiar with the experimental approaches and datasets, the work will increasingly focus on computational modeling and simulation while remaining closely integrated with the human experimental
research in my laboratory. Experimental findings will inform model development, while predictions generated by the model can, in turn, motivate new experimental questions.
A particularly exciting aspect of this opportunity is access to our extensive experimental datasets collected directly from diverse populations of pediatric and adult cochlear implant users. These datasets provide a valuable opportunity to inform, refine,
and validate computational models of the electrically stimulated human cochlear nerve. Our longer-term goal is to develop a humanized model that better captures
individual differences in cochlear nerve function and advances our understanding of the relationships among cochlear nerve health, neural encoding, and auditory outcomes in cochlear implant users.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in computational modeling, biomedical engineering, computational neuroscience, auditory science, or a related field. Prior experience with cochlear implants is helpful but not essential,
as training in the experimental and clinical aspects of cochlear implant research will be provided.
The position offers substantial opportunities for interdisciplinary research, scientific publications, conference presentations, grant development, and career development toward an independent research program.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me directly with a CV and a brief description of their research background and interests. I would also greatly appreciate it if you could share this announcement with trainees or colleagues who may be interested.
Thank you very much!
Best regards,
Shuman He, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Chair for Research Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery The Ohio State University Director, Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP) Laboratory Shuman He Professor Vice Chair for Research
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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