Research Audiologist

<p>This position is located within the Auditory and Vestibular Clinical Research Section (AVCRS), Neurotology Branch (NB), National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The incumbent engages in clinical research on mechanisms of auditory and vestibular function/dysfunction, rare disease, and earliest detection in humans across the lifespan.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Conduct research of the auditory and vestibular systems.</p><p>Serve as the lead/primary investigator for several assigned areas of investigation for which she/he is the subject matter expert, and as a project member for most of the research projects conducted in the AVCRS.</p><p>Evaluate auditory and vestibular function of subjects participating in AVCRS research protocols, and of patients participating in other research protocols at the NIH Clinical Center.</p><p>Modify parameters to achieve customized assessments and to evaluate feasibility and superiority of various techniques.</p><p>Responsible for the management of laboratory equipment, computers and software, and oversight of equipment calibration.</p><p>Evaluate new instrumentation and makes recommendations concerning the purchase of new scientific instruments and computers and software.</p><p>Develop novel approaches and methodologies for assessment and documentation of functional aspects of the auditory and vestibular systems.</p><p>Assist the Chief Research Audiologist by facilitating the efficient and productive operation of the lab.</p><h3>Education</h3>This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.