Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary:

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s mission is to provide outstanding, cutting-edge clinical care, research, and state-of-the-art training.

The Virtual Hearing Lab of Dr. Vinaya Manchaiah, Professor and Director of Audiology in the Department of Otolaryngology, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for a full-time position on the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

The Virtual Hearing Lab is an interdisciplinary collaborative research initiative with the aim to improve hearing health access, affordability, and outcomes by capitalizing on the internet, virtual spaces, and digital health.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to oversee the research on hearing aid service delivery model. This NH funded projects aims to perform an effectiveness implementation trial to examine the effect of hearing aid service delivery models comparing the outcomes of gold standard prescription hearing aids with three different over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid service delivery models and also examine the implement ability aspects.

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to work between Dr. Manchaiah’s Virtual hearing Lab at the Anschutz Medical Campus at Aurora and Dr. Anu Sharma’s Brain and Behavior Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder.

The PI is committed to supporting the candidate’s career development and research progress, including the exploration of new project areas and collaborations. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university. With award-winning and renowned clinical and research faculty, the academic reputation of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is well known for its distinctive and highly productive clinical, research, and training programs. Our world-class healthcare facilities, well-established partnerships in business, industry and across the community drive excellence across our missions.  The Denver Metro area and Colorado offer highly desirable quality of life owing to the weather, access to the outdoors, and thriving tech and higher education sectors, and the region has been growing rapidly over the last decade, fueling the corresponding growth of the University of Colorado health system.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Ph.D. in Audiology or Hearing Science (or similar)
• Track record of productive research including first author publication(s) and presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing audiological tests and in fitting digital hearing aids
• Audiology state license to practice in the United States 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

 To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to change
• Great attention to detail and quality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other faculty and staff at all levels throughout the institution
• Strong history of collaboration 

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Carly Moses, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 30, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$56,484 - $63,852.

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. For CU Anschutz-operated healthcare facilities or clinics that treat patients or involve human study subjects, you will follow University of Colorado Hospital’s vaccine and medical surveillance requirements and guidance. Individual CU Anschutz departments or programs may require vaccination against COVID-19 with Chancellor approval. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .