POSITION SUMMARY
We study cochlear implant outcomes and the human temporal bone histopathology underlying the variability in speech perception outcomes. We employ 3D reconstructions and apply machine learning algorithms as well as use immunohistochemical and microscopy techniques to analyze the integrity and distribution of spiral ganglion neurons. This will be performed on a specialized collection of temporal bones that have been procured and processed from patients who had cochlear implants placed during life. These analyses will be related to audiometric and clinical data.
Postdoctoral Fellow will be involved in all aspects of temporal bone analyses: including machine learning, 3-D reconstructions, data analyses, and presenting and writing manuscripts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Read, analyze and summarize published literature
Review of donor medical histories and audiologic data
Design and execute temporal bone analyses, including advanced microscopy, immunohistochemistry, 3-D reconstructions
Apply machine-learning programming
Undertake relevant coursework if required by mentor
Attend relevant meetings
Meet regularly with mentor to review project progress and milestones
Plan and deliver a seminar on the project
Take administrative (inventory, purchasing, etc. ) responsibilities in the lab when necessary
Write reports or submit manuscript(s) to a peer-reviewed journal describing the project and results
Additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Doctoral degree (MD or PhD). This position would be applicable for an individual interested an academic career, before, during or after medical/surgical residency acceptable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Lab setting.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
High attention to detail
Critical thinker with effective decision-making capabilities
Practices safety at all times
Comfortable with various levels of responsibility with a desire to pursue additional learning opportunities and develop/take on new projects
Professional and compassionate demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a fluency in English with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences
Must be highly accountable and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
The employee shall interact at times with other investigators, lab staff, and medical professionals and shall maintain professionalism
Strict adherence to company guidelines pertaining to signed agreement on confidentiality of information, compliance with HIPAA, and adheres to organizational hierarchy