Tenure-Track Faculty Position Hearing & Vestibular Research

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Hearing & Vestibular Research

Details

Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine | University of Utah

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at any rank focused on hearing and vestibular research. A focus of cochlear implant research is preferred.

Position Overview

We seek a PhD-level investigator with an established, externally funded research program in hearing loss, cochlear implants, auditory neuroscience, vestibular function, or related neural interface technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and expand an independent research program focused on auditory and/or vestibular science.
• Develop sustained collaborations with other departments, including the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
• Partner with clinician-scientists in Otolaryngology-HNS to translate discoveries into clinical trials, devices, and improved patient outcomes.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
• Contribute to the department's national and international reputation in hearing and vestibular research.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, Audiology, or a related field
• Established record of extramural research funding (NIH R01 or equivalent)
• Strong publication record in hearing, vestibular, or neural interface research
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, interdisciplinary research programs
• Commitment to mentorship, innovation, and inclusive academic excellence

Rank & Compensation

Appointment commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive start-up package, protected research time, and access to shared research infrastructure. Opportunities for joint appointments, leadership roles, and industry/entrepreneurial engagement.

Applicants must apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194715

For additional information, contact: Jason P. Hunt, MD, MS, FACS
Professor and Chair
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Utah School of Medicine
30 North Mario Capecchi Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Phone: (801) 585-5450
E-mail: jason.hunt@hsc.utah.edu