[AUDITORY] PhD position in Freiburg, Germany - Spatial hearing with cochlear implants

Dear all,

My Neurobiological Research Laboratory at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Germany is looking for a PhD Student (m/f/d; 3 years, TV-L 13, 65%) to join a new research project. (Btw, Lonely Planet named Freiburg top three travel destination for 2022😃)

For further information please see below, appendix or contact me directly (nicole.rosskothen-kuhl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx).

The title of the research project is „Spatial hearing with cochlear implants - Plasticity of the auditory system depending on hearing experience”

Starting date: 01.05.2022 or later

We offer:

participation in an established, highly motivated and committed research group with excellent infrastructure and reputation (e.g. Rosskothen-Kuhl et al., eLife 2021; Weltin, Rosskothen-Kuhl et al., Biosens Bioelectron. 2022)
scientific work on an innovative and cutting-edge research topic
a translational project between basic auditory neuroscience and clinical research
close and direct supervision and intensive training
a close research cooperation with a leading international implant company (MED-EL)
a close cooperation with leading international research groups, e.g. Prof. J. Schnupp (Hong Kong)
continuous support for the development of your scientific profile

Your responsibilities:

work with animals in a laboratory environment
deafening the auditory system of animals
measurement of hearing thresholds
construction of implants for animal experiments
implantation of CIs in animal models
behavioral training of CI-supplied rats
possibly also behavioral tests in CI patients
electrophysiological measurements on mammalian brains
taxidermy of histological tissue/ immunohistochemical staining of brain slices
analysis of electrophysiological and behavioral data using Python
aaptations of the behavioral scripts by using Python

The ideal candidate (m/f/d) should have:

a master’s degree in neuroscience, biology, (bio-)engineering or similar disciplines
extensive training in (in-vivo) electrophysiology in animal models and/or behavioral biology
experience in working with animals in a laboratory setting
experience in programming (preferred Python, MathLab)
a course on laboratory animal science (FELASA, Category B) or the willingness to complete it
a keen interest in translational hearing research, immunohistochemistry, and working with animals
interest in learning new methods (e.g. surgical techniques, construction of implants)
enthusiasm and great commitment to independent and goal-oriented research
very good written and spoken proficiency in English and/or German
excellent communication and team-working skills
exceedingly high motivation and personal initiative

We encourage applicants who have experience in some, but not necessarily all, of the areas mentioned above. This is a starter position for a motivated researcher who wants to expand his/her skills and advance in this field.

Your applications must contain the following documents: CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates, as well as names and contact details of two referees. Application deadline is 20^th of April, 2022.

Please apply here: https://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/en/career/job-offers/postings/details/job/1547.html

With best regards,

Nicole Rosskothen-Kuhl

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UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM FREIBURG

Klinik für HNO-Heilkunde,

Sektion klinisch-experimentelle Otologie,

Neurobiologisches Forschungslabor

Dr. Nicole Roßkothen-Kuhl

Laborleiterin

Killianstr. 5 · 79106 Freiburg (Germany)

Telefon: +49 761 270-42730

nicole.rosskothen-kuhl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx