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Sonova Group · 1 day ago

Research Scientist, Hearing Performance

Valencia (CA), United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $143K/yr

3+ years exp

Sonova Group is a company focused on improving outcomes for cochlear implant recipients. The Research Scientist will design and conduct feasibility studies in hearing performance, collaborate with internal and external partners, and aid in the development of research software.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and conduct feasibility studies to further improve hearing performance of cochlear implant recipients, including signal processing strategies and remote care solutions

Collaborate with multi-functional internal teams (software development, clinical research, marketing, quality, etc.)

Manage collaborations with external partners (clinicians, academic researchers) to conduct research studies and validate concepts

Aiding in the development of research software using Python and MATLAB

Communicate findings through technical documentation, presentations to internal and external stakeholders, and, where appropriate, manuscripts for publication

Support development of intellectual property

Qualification

Research in cochlear implantsSignal processingResearch software developmentPythonMATLABStatisticsMachine learningSQLRRustProject ownershipEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

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

Company

Sonova Group

Glassdoor3.7

Around 25% of the world’s population is living with hearing loss.

Founded in 1947

Stäfa, CH

10001+ employees

http://www.sonova.com

H1B Sponsorship

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