UNIV - Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Otolaryngology

About the role

A full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kenny Vaden at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), as part of an NIH/NIDCD-funded research program on age-related listening difficulties. MUSC offers a strong collaborative research environment and is located in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and conduct of MRI studies
• Work closely with Dr. Vaden to analyze neuroimaging and behavioral datasets
• Focus on perceptual decision-making during speech recognition in noise across the adult lifespan
• Contribute to the dissemination of findings through publications and presentations

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Hearing Sciences, or a related field
• Research experience with neuroimaging (MRI) and experimental methods
• Strong quantitative and programming skills (e.g., R, MATLAB)
• Extensive experience in computational model testing and development
• Background in speech perception, aging, and/or hearing science

Qualifications

• Required background: Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Hearing Sciences, or a related field
• Preferred experience: Extensive experience in computational model testing and development

Skills

• Strong quantitative and programming skills (e.g., R, MATLAB)
• Experience with neuroimaging and experimental methods
• Background in speech perception, aging, and/or hearing science

Benefits

The position is supported for 12 calendar months per year for up to three years, contingent on performance and funding.

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Grade: University-00

Pay Range: 0.00 - 0.00

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Continuous

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
• Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted (Frequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted (Frequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually (Frequent)
• Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms (Frequent)

Additional New Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work rotating shifts as required
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required