PostDoctoral position in Auditory Neuroscience in Oldenburg, Germany

[Rainer Beutelmann <rainer.beutelmann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear list,

Carl von Ossietzky UniversitÃt Oldenburg,
Animal Physiology and Behavior Group,
Prof. Georg Klump,

is offering a PostDoctoral position in Auditory Neuroscience

Our lab

Our group is broadly interested in the mechanisms of auditory scene 
analysis in vertebrates. A hallmark of the lab is a combination of 
electrophysiological and behavioral studies in birds and rodents. We are 
part of a vibrant community of auditory and sensory neuroscience groups 
in Oldenburg, joined in the collaborative research centre âThe Active 
Auditory Systemâ (www.active-hearing.eu), the âCentre for Hearing 
Researchâ (Zentrum fÃr HÃrforschung), and the âResearch Centre 
Neurosensory Scienceâ (Forschungszentrum Neurosensorik).

The project

We are looking for a postdoc to study mechanisms of central auditory 
processing in rodents. Main research focus in the project is the 
segregation of sounds from interfering sources. Topics include the 
localization of signals in mixtures of sounds, the integration of 
sequential signals in source segregation, and the role of acoustic cues 
in the segregation of simultaneous signals.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field 
(e.g., Neuroscience, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering). We are seeking 
outstanding candidates with extensive knowledge in at least one of the 
following methods: in-vivo neurophysiology, imaging using voltage 
sensitive dyes, RNA interference in the CNS. Matlab skills will be helpful.

The University of Oldenburg strives to increase the proportion of women 
in science, so we especially encourage female candidates to apply. 
Handicapped applicants will be given preference if equally qualified.

The position is available from 1 May 2011, for initially 2 years, with 
prospect for continuation. Payment is between approx. â 22.500 and â 
25.500 net annually (depending on previous experience, German TV-L E13). 
Please send your application including CV, potential referees, links to 
recent publications, and a copy of your Ph.D. thesis to Prof. Georg 
Klump (Georg.Klump@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) who can also be contacted for 
further questions. Interviewing of candidates will start on 1 March 2011 
and will continue until the position is filled.



(on behalf of Prof. Georg Klump)
Rainer Beutelmann