This position serves as Without Compensation Researcher within the Research and Development (R&D) Service of the Madison VHA. The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden. Please note: There is no compensation/salary associated with this position.

Duties

The successful candidate will conduct research on auditory processing with an emphasis on understanding existing auditory prostheses and development of novel bioengineering solutions for future implant within the Brant laboratory. The Brant laboratory is interested in developing bioengineering strategies for the rehabilitation and regeneration of hearing. The position requires Ph.D. level training with experience in research on auditory processing, auditory implants, machine learning neurobiology, and integrative neuroscience. The work will investigate central auditory processing pathways with natural and stimulated sound, the development of novel biologically based implants for auditory rehabilitation, and applications of machine learning in the development of auditory stimulation paradigms. The successful candidate will help to manage ongoing activities in the Brant lab, analyzing and publishing results, and assist in grant writing. Principal duties include: Daily management of the Brant lab including interacting with students of all levels, otolaryngology residents, lab technicians, and collaborators; oversee day to day logistics including protocol writing and adherence, training for students, ordering of supplies and equipment, handling and training of animals, design and execution of experiments, and grant writing.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of an accredited university with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree. Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must comply with any Employee Health requirements as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.Education Requirement: Ph.D. required in Neurobiology or related discipline required with additional expertise in Gerontology or Systems Biology viewed favorably. The research includes neuroanatomy, in vivo imaging, primary culture of brain derived cells, live imaging, co-culture based assay, molecular biology techniques like PCR, and high end-microscopy knowledge. Experience handling either molecular profiling data sets (transcriptome, proteome, etc.) or microscopy-based imaging will be advantageous although training in this area will be provided. Training in biochemistry and/or a working knowledge of metabolism. The candidate must have a proven academic publication track record, including first-author publications. Previous experience instructing and/or mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is also expected.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705 US
• Name: Gerhardt Johnson
• Phone: 6082561901 X17483
• Email: [email protected]