Positions:

Clinician-Scientist

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology seeks applications for a Surgeon-Scientist Faculty position in the Division of Otology and Neurotology.

The Division of Otology and Neurotology provides cutting edge clinical care for patients with otologic and neurotologic conditions, with a robust cochlear implant program and active lateral skull base surgery program in partnership with the Department of Neurological Surgery. Candidates would be embedded in this busy clinical practice, and the position may include providing care at a local satellite office. Education of Otolaryngology residents and Neurotology fellows in our ACGME accredited programs is also expected.

The University of Pittsburgh provides a rich environment that fosters research collaborations between clinicians and basic scientists. The Department of Otolaryngology houses the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center (PHRC), which performs top-notch basic science research and education that drive innovation, translation, novel treatments and commercialization in therapeutics, neuroprosthetics, gene therapy, and regeneration in hearing loss and related disorders. The PHRC is committed and excited to provide a supportive environment for collaboration and/or mentorship for interested candidates. Candidates with a track record of external funding or embarking upon such a path are preferred. Candidates are expected to develop their independent research program on hearing loss and hearing loss-related disorders.

Candidates must hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree, be Otolaryngology and/or Neurotology board-certified or eligible, and have or be eligible to attain a license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.  Apply here!

Postdoctoral Fellow for Cunningham Lab

The Cunningham Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh is actively recruiting postdoctoral fellows to work in the lab. The lab is interested in the neural and sensory biology of the auditory system, with a particular emphasis on the function of the mammalian cochlea. Our goals are to uncover molecular and cellular mechanisms of normal auditory processing, to elucidate the biological origins and pathophysiologies of hearing loss, and to contribute to the development of novel therapies for auditory disorders. The lab utilizes cutting-edge techniques including the generation and analysis of novel genetic mouse models combined with biochemistry, molecular biology, histology, viral vectors, and high-resolution fluorescent microscopic imaging.

More information about the Cunningham Lab is located at thecunninghamlab.com.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a relevant field and must be eligible for employment in the United States. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of research achievement, be committed to working collaboratively and will strive to contribute to a positive, dynamic, and team-oriented lab atmosphere. Applications will continue until the position is filled.

The Cunningham Laboratory is a member of the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh, which brings together basic and clinical auditory researchers with the aim of understanding auditory function and developing new therapies. The lab is located in the Department of Otolaryngology and the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (PIND) and has access to excellent shared and core facilities.

The University of Pittsburgh has a strong and vibrant research environment and is consistently in the top 10 in the United States in NIH funding. Neurobiology and Auditory research are strengths at the University, and postdoctoral fellows have many opportunities for collaboration, networking, training, and career development.

Pittsburgh is frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, with numerous cultural and outdoor opportunities in addition to reasonable cost of living.

Interested candidates should email a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Chris Cunningham (cunningc@pitt.edu).

Postdoctoral Fellow for Williamson Lab

A postdoctoral position investigating the organization and function of auditory corticofugal projection system in behaving mice is available in the Williamson Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh.

Details on the research focus and approaches of the laboratory can be found here: https://www.williamsonlaboratory.com/research/

Applicants must have a PhD in Neuroscience or a relevant field and must be eligible for employment in the US. We are looking for individuals with an excellent record of research achievements and expertise at the intersection of two or more of the following areas: electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, quantitative behavior, and computational neuroscience. The successful applicant will start in June 2019.

The Williamson Laboratory is the newest member of the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. The lab is embedded within the Departments of Otolaryngology and Neurobiology, and affiliated with the Center for Neuroscience (CNUP) and the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC). Postdoctoral fellows will be part of a highly supportive and diverse research environment with excellent career development opportunities.

The University of Pittsburgh was ranked third in terms of total NIH funding received in 2018. The Global Liveability Index (The Economist) recently ranked Pittsburgh as the second most livable city in America.

Interested candidates should email a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Ross Williamson (ross.s.williamson@gmail.com).

Research Technician for Williamson Lab

The Williamson Laboratory is seeking a highly-motivated research technician to help set up and manage a state-of-the-art neuroscience laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh. The successful applicant will interface with team members to provide general research support and to help with building experimental setups, running behavioral experiments, managing mouse colonies, and general lab management.

Details on the research focus and the approaches of the laboratory can be found here: https://www.williamsonlaboratory.com/research/

Applicants must have a BS in Neuroscience or a relevant field and must be eligible for employment in the US. We are looking for individuals that are highly organized, posess excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a team environments, and be comfortable handling and caring for small animals. Preference will be given to applicants with previous research experience, and experience in any of the following areas: computer programming, statistics, histology, electrophysiology, two-photon microscopy, or engineering. The successful applicant will start in June 2019 and be prepared to commit to the position for a period of at least two years.

The Williamson Laboratory is the newest member of the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. The lab is embedded within the Departments of Otolaryngology and Neurobiology, and affiliated with the Center for Neuroscience (CNUP) and the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC). Research technicians will be part of a highly supportive and diverse research environment with excellent career development opportunities.

The University of Pittsburgh was ranked third in terms of total NIH funding received in 2018. The Global Liveability Index (The Economist) recently ranked Pittsburgh as the second most livable city in America.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, a CV, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Ross Williamson (ross.s.williamson@gmail.com).