Audiologist - Cochlear Implant Research

Audiologists: Ready for a change?
Help shape the future of hearing care through research.
Join the Hearing Research Department at Boys Town National Research Hospital and contribute to work that advances hearing outcomes for children and adults. We are hiring a research audiologist.
The primary assignment will be in Dr. Ellen Peng's Functional Hearing Lab, which has an exciting new federally funded project examining how reverberation in everyday listening environments affects children and adults who received bilateral cochlear implants during childhood.
Responsibilities include:
• Conducting hearing and speech perception assessments
• Collecting and managing research data
• Working directly with study participants and families
• Collaborating with audiologists, scientists, engineers, and trainees
This position is ideal for audiologists who are clinically strong, intellectually curious, and interested in expanding their expertise through research.

Previous research experience is not required.

Training and mentorship will be provided, offering opportunities to develop research skills while contributing to studies with real-world clinical impact.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6%
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance – Continue your education with our support
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential help for you and your family
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Performs a wide range of routine and advanced audiological tests, as necessary, to determine hearing status.

• Participates in special projects, and/or research studies using human research testing protocols.

• Supervises the work of other audiologists or students as assigned by the Laboratory Coordinator.

• Recruits subjects for participation in approved research projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge of hearing disorders to determine hearing status via a variety of audiological, psychoacoustic, and/or physiological tests

• Knowledgeable of local, regional, and national regulations related to the use of humans as research subjects, including, but limited to subject/patient confidentiality procedures in accordance with HIPAA.

• Ability to follow human subjects procedures and obtain informed consent from subjects.

• In cooperation with the IRB and with the Coordinator of the HRSC, perform regular quality assurance assessments of the consent process.

• Ability to follow a research protocol under the direction of the principal investigator of the research project.

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

• Ability to operate research and clinical equipment, software, and other specialized devices necessary for the conduct of research.

• Should have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Assists with data analysis, the development of tables and figures, and manuscript preparation as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's or AUD degree in audiology from an ETB accredited university required.

• Minimum of one year of practical experience in the area of audiology required.

• Knowledge and understanding of hearing disorders and of normal hearing function for subjects of all ages required.

• Have or be eligible for appropriate state licensing required.

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.