The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University School of
Medicine (St. Louis, MO) has a tenure-track position available for an outstanding investigator at
any career stage focused on Basic/Translational Hearing or Vestibular Research. The applicant
should have, or be prepared to develop, an independent research program supported by external
funding. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, with potential opportunities for
leadership. All areas of scientific investigation within basic/translational auditory and vestibular
research are welcome, with added interest emphasis on inner ear therapeutics as well as
cochlear/8th-nerve anatomy & physiology.
This position will provide a startup package and lab space in the Central Institute for the Deaf
Research Building, a world-class research laboratory co-located with one of the original oral
schools for the deaf in the United States. Washington University School of Medicine and the
Department of Otolaryngology consistently rank in the top 5 nationwide for extramural funding.
The Department of Otolaryngology currently comprises a large group of >50 clinical and research
faculty, the Program for Audiology and Communication Sciences, and a top tier otolaryngology
residency with an R25 institutional grant supporting protected research time for four residents
per year. The applicant will have opportunities to participate in graduate medical education, to
mentor AuD, PhD and MD students and otolaryngology residents, and to provide research
experience for students at all levelsin collaboration with both clinical and pre-clinical researchers
of the Department, School of Medicine, and University.
Qualified applicants should apply by submitting their CV and a one-page research vision
statement via the WUSM website at:
https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Detail/1011168
Washington University is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion of people of all
backgrounds and abilities.
To apply for this job please visit facultyopportunities.wustl.edu.