Postdoctoral Scientist - Ajami Lab - Department of Neurology

• Designs and performs experiments.
• Maintains experimental records and documentation and analyzes the results with the Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

• Defines how distinct cochlear macrophage populations contribute to injury, synaptic loss, and repair following acoustic trauma.

• Establishes and interrogates models of viral-induced hearing loss to determine how macrophage subsets drive or protect against pathology during development.

• Develops and executes in vivo studies using genetic mouse models.
• Builds and establishes auditory phenotyping platforms (ABR, DPOAE, noise exposure systems) from the ground up.
• Integrates auditory biology with immunological and single-cell approaches.
• Mentors trainees and drive high-impact publications.

• Doctorate degree, required. PhD degree in Audiology, Auditory Neuroscience, Physiology, or closely related field.
• Completion of postdoctoral scholar training as applicable.
• Strong expertise in auditory systems and hearing assessment (ABR, DPOAE, cochlear physiology) is critical for this role.
• Demonstrated experience setting up or running auditory phenotyping platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong track record of independent research and publication.
• Immunology experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency.

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