Deliver better outcomes for cochlear implant recipients by driving feasibility research in hearing performance and remote care.
Design and conduct early-stage research studies to evaluate novel concepts.
Collaborate closely with internal R&D engineers, and with external clinics and academic researchers for study execution.
Aid in the development of research software.
Thrive in an interdisciplinary environment of researchers, clinicians, and technologists who are passionate about connecting patients to sound.

Requirements

Degree in Hearing Science, Audiology, or related field; PhD preferred.
Research background in cochlear implants, hearing aids, or related areas, plus 3+ years of industry experience in audio or medical devices.
Strong project ownership, ability to navigate ambiguity, and excellent organizational skills.
Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse teams.
Proven leadership in driving projects and external research collaborations, including developing and presenting impactful concepts.
Broad expertise in hearing performance, signal processing, statistics, machine learning, and research software development.
Proficient in Python, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, SQL, R, and Rust; fluent in English.
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage*
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match*
Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
Legal/ID Theft Assistance
PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Hearing aid discount for employees and family
Internal social recognition platform

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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PhD in Hearing SciencePhD in Audiology