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Research Audiologist Position
in Eden Prairie, MN and Berkeley, CA
Starkey Laboratories, the largest hearing aid company in the U.S., needs creative and energetic
research audiologists to work with an innovative team of hearing researchers. These audiologists
will work on a variety of short- and long-term research projects that will have an impact on
future hearing aid technology and bring benefit to the hearing impaired. Projects include
perceptual science experiments, prototype technology evaluations, and novel audiological
procedure development. Work will be collaborative with other researchers at Starkey and
collaborating universities, but will also include freedom for independent idea development.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Audiology
- Extensive experience conducting experiments with hearing impared subjects
- Expertise in speech tests and psychoaoustics
- Skills in the use of audiological and psychoacoustic instrumentation
- An understanding of hearing aid technology and fitting systems
- Knowledge of the audiology research literature
- Knowledge of current hearing aid technology
- Familiarity with audiometer and real ear probe microphone measurements
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Work with research group members to design, execute and analyze experimental studies
- Contribute to the development of new research ideas
- Assist with recruiting and qualifying potential research subjects
- Run experimental protocols on research subjects
- Manage experimental documentation and procedures, including writing experimental protocols and final reports
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on hearing aid technology and advances in audiology
- Publish research in audiology related journals, and present results at conferences
- Collaborate with university researchers
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and includes a 401K plan and health care benefits.
Contact
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to:
Brent Edwards, Ph.D.
Executive Director,
Starkey Hearing Research Center
brent_edwards@starkey.com
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