The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of California Irvine is seeking an in-residence basic scientist to join the department of Otolaryngology-HNS. Responsibilities include leading the Department’s hair cell regeneration research agenda and infrastructure, including grant submissions, mentorship to graduate and post-graduate students/residents. The research faculty will help grow our federally funded research program, consistent with the department and university missions. Candidates should have a strong background in, and a focus on, gene therapy and inner ear therapeutics. As this is a clinical department, the candidate’s scientific program and scope should have a clear potential impact to advance the understanding and treatment of diseases and