NEOMED (Northeast Ohio Medical University) has an opening for a talented postdoctoral-level auditory neuroscientist to join our Hearing Research Group as an Ignite Scholar. The Ignite Scholar role provides a mentored pathway toward a tenure track faculty position. The program is designed to provide a platform for building a robust research program with minimal initial teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will identify one or more senior mentors in the Hearing Research Group to work with over two to three years, to conduct research and develop an independent research program. After success during this period, including meeting productivity criteria and demonstration of teaching competence, the scholar will automatically be appointed to a tenure track assistant professor position.
The Hearing Research Group (HRG) at NEOMED includes 8 NIH-funded PIs working on various questions and disorders in auditory neuroscience. Expertise includes anatomical, physiological, imaging, behavioral, computational, and pharmacological techniques applied at the cellular, systems, and behavioral levels. The HRG has weekly meetings to discuss data or journal articles, and sponsors a seminar series that brings in ~10 neuroscientists each year. The wide range of expertise and openness of the environment is invigorating and supportive, enabling regular theoretical and technical brainstorming and improving the quality and breadth of our research.
For more information on the Hearing Research Group, please visit www.neomed.edu/research/hearing.
For more information on the Ignite Scholar Program please visit www.neomed.edu/ignite-scholars.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Scholarly Pursuits and Research:
- At least 90% of the Ignite Scholar’s time will be protected for research.
- Conduct collaborative scholarly inquiry and participate in scholarly activities within the laboratory and the Hearing Research Group.
- Conduct innovative research within the mentor’s lab, developing a new research initiative that melds the candidate’s previous experience with the expertise of the research mentor.
- Collaborate with the mentor to formulate a personalized research development plan with clear milestones toward achieving research independence.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at relevant conferences.
- Write and submit at least one extramural grant application
Mentorship and Career Development:
- Work closely with the mentor(s) to receive guidance on research strategies, grant applications, and career development.
- Participate in regular meetings with the mentor(s) to review progress and adjust the research development plan as needed.
- Engage in professional development opportunities and networking to enhance research skills and career prospects.
- Participate and present in Hearing Research Group weekly scientific meetings.
Teaching:
- Perform approximately 5 hours of teaching per year, which may include guest lectures or seminar presentations. Upon successful transition to tenure track assistant professor, teaching duties will be those of any full-time tenure-track faculty.
- The candidate may participate in graduate or medical student education and lab personnel training. Previous teaching experience is not required.
Service:
- No service requirement during participation in the Ignite Scholars program. Service requirements upon transition to tenure track assistant professor will be consistent with those for others of similar rank at NEOMED.
Administrative and Collaborative Duties:
- Collaborate in preparation of grant proposals and research reports.
- Collaborate with other researchers, both within the laboratory and across the institution, to foster interdisciplinary research opportunities.
- Contribute to the research environment by participating in lab meetings and contributing to collaborative projects.
Qualifications
Education:
- PhD or equivalent in biomedical sciences or a closely related discipline, with the degree requirements expected to be completed before appointment starts
- Early postdoctoral experience preferred
Requirements:
- Must be eligible to submit NIH or NSF proposals
Experience:
- Demonstrated research experience with a track record of first author publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals.
- Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Skills:
- Proficiency in relevant techniques for the candidate’s research area.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong motivation and ambition to build a research career.
- Openness to mentorship and guidance.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment.