Subject: [AUDITORY] Postdoctoral Position in Auditory Neuroscience and Computational Modeling From: "He, Shuman" <0000025c0c68b7ff-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2026 15:42:08 +0000--_000_EA3PR20MB759978FD0E8F6B96EC3B06EBE8B62EA3PR20MB7599namp_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear AUDITORY colleagues, We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join t= he Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP) Laboratory in the Department of Otolaryn= gology=96Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University. The successful candidate will contribute to NIH-funded research investigati= ng neural encoding and processing of electrical stimulation in the cochlear= nerve, with a particular emphasis on integrating human cochlear implant ex= periments with computational modeling. This position is designed to provide interdisciplinary training that brings= together complementary expertise in human cochlear implant research and co= mputational auditory neuroscience. During the initial phase of training, th= e fellow will work closely with me and my research team at the Ohio State U= niversity to gain experience in cochlear implant research and develop a str= ong understanding of the human experimental data that will inform the model= ing work. This will include studies of neural responses to electrical stimu= lation in adult and pediatric cochlear implant users, together with relevan= t electrophysiological, psychophysical, and speech perception measures. A major focus of the position will be the development and validation of a n= ew humanized computational model of cochlear nerve responses to electrical = stimulation, under the mentorship of Dr. Ian Bruce at the McMaster Universi= ty. As the fellow becomes familiar with the experimental approaches and dat= asets, the work will increasingly focus on computational modeling and simul= ation while remaining closely integrated with the human experimental resear= ch in my laboratory. Experimental findings will inform model development, w= hile predictions generated by the model can, in turn, motivate new experime= ntal questions. A particularly exciting aspect of this opportunity is access to our extensi= ve experimental datasets collected directly from diverse populations of ped= iatric and adult cochlear implant users. These datasets provide a valuable = opportunity to inform, refine, and validate computational models of the ele= ctrically stimulated human cochlear nerve. Our longer-term goal is to devel= op a humanized model that better captures individual differences in cochlea= r nerve function and advances our understanding of the relationships among = cochlear nerve health, neural encoding, and auditory outcomes in cochlear i= mplant users. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in co= mputational modeling, biomedical engineering, computational neuroscience, a= uditory science, or a related field. Prior experience with cochlear implant= s is helpful but not essential, as training in the experimental and clinica= l aspects of cochlear implant research will be provided. The position offers substantial opportunities for interdisciplinary researc= h, scientific publications, conference presentations, grant development, an= d career development toward an independent research program. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me directly with a CV and a= brief description of their research background and interests. I would also= greatly appreciate it if you could share this announcement with trainees o= r colleagues who may be interested. Thank you very much! Best regards, Shuman He, M.D., Ph.D. Professor and Vice Chair for Research Department of Otolaryngology=96Head and Neck Surgery The Ohio State University Director, Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP) Laboratory Shuman He Professor Vice Chair for Research The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Eye and Ear Institute 915 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 4000 Columbus, OH, 43212 614-293-5963 Office Shuman.He@xxxxxxxx<mailto:Shuman.He@xxxxxxxx> --_000_EA3PR20MB759978FD0E8F6B96EC3B06EBE8B62EA3PR20MB7599namp_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3DWindows-1= 252"> <style type=3D"text/css" style=3D"display:none;"> P {margin-top:0;margin-bo= ttom:0;} </style> </head> <body dir=3D"ltr"> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Dear AUDITORY colleagues,</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We are seeking a highly motivated <b>Postdoctoral Research Associate</b> to= join the Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP) Laboratory in the Department of O= tolaryngology=96Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University.</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The successful candidate will contribute to NIH-funded research investigati= ng <b> neural encoding and processing of electrical stimulation in the cochlear ne= rve</b>, with a particular emphasis on integrating human cochlear implant e= xperiments with computational modeling.</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> This position is designed to provide <b>interdisciplinary training that bri= ngs together complementary expertise in human cochlear implant research and= computational auditory neuroscience</b>. During the initial phase of train= ing, the fellow will work closely with me and my research team at the Ohio State University to gain experien= ce in cochlear implant research and develop a strong understanding of the h= uman experimental data that will inform the modeling work. This will includ= e studies of neural responses to electrical stimulation in adult and pediatric cochlear implant users, toge= ther with relevant electrophysiological, psychophysical, and speech percept= ion measures.</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> A major focus of the position will be the <b>development and validation of = a new humanized computational model of cochlear nerve responses to electric= al stimulation</b>, under the mentorship of <b>Dr. Ian Bruce </b>at the McMaster University. As the fellow becomes fami= liar with the experimental approaches and datasets, the work will increasin= gly focus on computational modeling and simulation while remaining closely = integrated with the human experimental research in my laboratory. Experimental findings will inform model develop= ment, while predictions generated by the model can, in turn, motivate new e= xperimental questions.</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> A particularly exciting aspect of this opportunity is access to our <b>exte= nsive experimental datasets collected directly from diverse populations of = pediatric and adult cochlear implant users</b>. These datasets provide a va= luable opportunity to inform, refine, and validate computational models of the electrically stimulated human coc= hlear nerve. Our longer-term goal is to develop a humanized model that bett= er captures <b>individual differences in cochlear nerve function</b> and advances our u= nderstanding of the relationships among cochlear nerve health, neural encod= ing, and auditory outcomes in cochlear implant users.</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in <b= >computational modeling, biomedical engineering, computational neuroscience= , auditory science, or a related field</b>. Prior experience with cochlear = implants is helpful but not essential, as training in the experimental and clinical aspects of cochlear implant r= esearch will be provided.</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The position offers substantial opportunities for interdisciplinary researc= h, scientific publications, conference presentations, grant development, an= d career development toward an independent research program.</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me directly with a <b>CV an= d a brief description of their research background and interests</b>. I wou= ld also greatly appreciate it if you could share this announcement with tra= inees or colleagues who may be interested.</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Thank you very much!</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Best regards,</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;= font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helv= etica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Shuman He, M.D., Ph.D.<br> Professor and Vice Chair for Research<br> Department of Otolaryngology=96Head and Neck Surgery<br> The Ohio State University<br> Director, Auditory Evoked Potential (AEP) Laboratory</div> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFo= nt, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; c= olor: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <div id=3D"Signature" class=3D"elementToProof"> <div class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFo= nt, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; c= olor: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <br> </div> <p class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, san= s-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style=3D"font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 12pt; = color: red;"><b>Shuman He</b></span></p> <p class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, san= s-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style=3D"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Professor</= span></p> <p class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, san= s-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style=3D"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Vice Chair = for Research</span></p> <p class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, san= s-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> <span class=3D"spanWithBackgroundColor" style=3D"font-family: Arial, sans-s= erif; font-size: 9pt; color: black; background-color: white;">The Ohio Stat= e University Wexner Medical Center</span><span style=3D"font-family: Arial,= sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><br> Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery<br> Eye and Ear Institute<br> 915 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 4000<br> Columbus, OH, 43212<br> 614-293-5963 Office</span></p> <p class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, san= s-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style=3D"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: blue;= "><a href=3D"mailto:Shuman.He@xxxxxxxx" id=3D"OWAadae7ce7-84dd-438d-9471-1= 745d7240ccd" class=3D"OWAAutoLink" style=3D"color: blue; margin-top: 0px; m= argin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Shuman.He@xxxxxxxx</u></a></span></p> <p class=3D"elementToProof" style=3D"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, san= s-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </p> </div> </body> </html> --_000_EA3PR20MB759978FD0E8F6B96EC3B06EBE8B62EA3PR20MB7599namp_--