Position: Research Scientist / Audiologist
Department: Office of Research in Clinical Amplification (ORCA-USA)
Location: Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The Widex Office of Research in Clinical Amplification (ORCA-USA) in Lisle IL USA is looking for a Research Scientist. This position is heavily involved in all phases of clinical research in hearing aids and hearing loss.
Essential Responsibilities
Ø Recruitment of subjects
Ø Review of literature and research trends
Ø Help design study protocol
Ø Prepare and test set-up, collect data, help in data reduction and analysis and report write-up.
Ø The candidate will also disseminate the study findings at major professional meetings and publications through professional and trade journals.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Ø AuD with research record or preferably PhD degree in audiology or hearing sciences.
Ø Good working knowledge of all electrophysiological and neurophysiological recording methods related to hearing
Ø Degree (MS or PhD) in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, biomedical or electrical engineering (specializes in DSP) will also be considered.
Ø Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ø Must possess computer hardware and software skills and have a strong statistics background.
Ø Experience in Audiophiles and music is very helpful.
Ø Should have strong organization and analytical skills while paying close attention to detail.
Ø Should be compassionate during interaction with patients / participants
Expectation of Staff
Adheres to Company Policy and Procedures: Acts as a role model within and outside the Company: Performs duties as workload necessitates: Maintains a positive and respectful attitude: Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues: Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload: Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position: Meets Department productivity standards.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee can regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, completing task and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the company’s services (may include: visitors, patients, employees, or others).