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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Associate Staff Scientist (Hunter) - Communication in Cincinnati, Ohio
Job Description At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is: * Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years * Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding * Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024) * One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune * Consistently certified as great place to work * A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability * Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Expected Starting Salary Range: - Commensurate with Experience. Dr. Lisa Hunter is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Children's Auditory Research Lab (CARLab). Since 2009, CARLab has been part of the Communication Sciences Research Center (CSRC), the leading research hub in Ohio for pediatric hearing, reading, speech and language research. This position will focus on auditory studies in prematurity and ototoxicity, including physiological and behavioral assessment of young children. We are united by a desire to understand the mechanisms of human communication at both a basic science and applied, clinical levels. Research in the CARLab is directed toward understanding hearing development and disorders in newborns, children, and adolescents. Our studies are funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data. * Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department. * Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. * Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants. * Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. * Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures. * Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Required: * PhD * 3 - 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline Preferred: Successful candidates will have experience in auditory and communication science research, and doctoral training in audiology (AuD or PhD). REQUIRED SKILLS: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, supervisory ability, and an innovative approach to experimental design. Computer literate and working knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database). Analytical ability sufficient to compare data; mathematical ability sufficient to perform algebraic calculations and statistical analysis. Ability to synthesize information and to create and deal with new situations by applying past experiences. Expressed willingness to teach others and share results. Capable of meeting time demands n Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE2NjQxLjEwNTA4QGNpbmNpbm5hdGljaGlsZHJlbnNjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ