Ph.D.

Priority will be given to candidates with experience in gene therapy, Alzheimer’s disease, and working knowledge of the auditory system

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Lab work, computer work

Normally 40 hrs./wk, plus occasional weekends/evenings

Duties include investigating inner ear gap junctional function, mutation-induced pathology in humans, gene therapy for GJB2 induced hearing loss, and hearing functional changes in Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Hearing Sciences, or other related field. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in gene therapy, Alzheimer’s disease, and working knowledge of the auditory system. Salary is based on NIH scale and University standard.

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