Prospective Graduate and Undergraduate Students
We appreciate your interest in our lab! This page is regularly updated with current
job openings and funding details. We are always looking for exceptional students from
different backgrounds including audiology, speech-language pathology, neuroscience,
and biomedical engineering to join our lab. For any inquiries, additional information,
or if you wish to apply for an available position, please reach out to the lab director,
Dr. Meisam Arjmandi, at meisam@mailbox.sc.edu. Please include a brief description of your research background and interests in
your email.
Open PhD Position – Fall 2027
The Translational Auditory Neuroscience (TAN) Lab at the University of South Carolina
is recruiting a motivated PhD student to join our research team in Fall 2027. Our
interdisciplinary research focuses on cochlear implants, speech perception, auditory
neuroscience, and the relationships among hearing loss, cognition, and brain health.
We welcome applicants from audiology, speech and hearing sciences, neuroscience, biomedical
engineering, and related fields. Strong research interests, quantitative or analytical
skills, and motivation to pursue an independent research career are highly valued.
Prior research experience and peer-reviewed publications are preferred.
Funding consideration deadline: December 15, 2026.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the lab director,
Dr. Meisam Arjmandi, before applying to discuss their research interests and potential fit. Please email
a CV and a brief description of your research experience and interests to
meisam@mailbox.sc.edu.
Prospective Undergraduate Students
We welcome inquiries from motivated undergraduate students interested in gaining research
experience in auditory neuroscience, speech perception and production, and hearing
loss. Students interested in joining the lab are encouraged to contact Dr. Arjmandi
with a brief description of their academic background and research interests.