Postdoctoral Scholar Please see Special Instructions for more details. To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/ Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitlePostdoctoral ScholarPosition Number PDS-CSDI-11-19Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department HSH Al Hlth Commu Sci And DisordDepartment Homepage https://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/ah/csd.cfmAdvertising Department COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERSDivision Health SciencesClassification Title Postdoctoral ScholarWorking Title Postdoctoral ScholarNumber of Vacancies 1Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0Full Time or Part Time Full TimeSalary Range$50,004Position Location (City) GreenvillePosition TypePostdoctoral ScholarsJob Category Postdoctoral ScholarsPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDI) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. There are presently over 200 students with declared majors within the department. The department operates the on-campus ECU Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic. This is a full-service speech and hearing clinic offering a variety of services in speech-language pathology and audiology. The clinic provides 80-100 appointments per week consisting of diagnostic and treatment sessions in speech-language pathology and audiology. The department is CAA-accredited and offers programs leading to BS, MS, AuD, and PhD degrees.

ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, is housed in a state-of-the-art building surrounded by the Health Sciences Library, College of Nursing, Brody School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine and Vidant Medical Center.

Job Duties

The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of cochlear implants. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of the psychophysical studies in cochlear implant subjects. Duties include: hypothesis development, literature review, collection of pilot data, report writing, and supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, analysis of research hypothesis using descriptive and multivariate statistics, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications. Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

Approximately 90% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to completing the assigned research projects.

Approximately 10% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate research students in the laboratory.

The initial appointment will be one year, but the contract may be renewed after that, contingent on funding and performance.

Minimum Education/Experience

English Proficiency
Excellent written and oral communication skills
PhD or AuD

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Experience with cochlear implant research and Matlab programming.

License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date 11/15/2019Open Until FilledYesJob Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.Initial Screening Begins 11/22/2019Rank LevelNot ApplicableQuick Link for Direct Access to Posting http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33119AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2. Cover Letter
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