The Comprehensive Hearing Center (CHC) at the University Hospital of Wuerzburg offers the position of a Doctoral Student in Auditory Neuroscience.

The DFG-funded research project (Priority Program 1608) investigates age-dependent effects of unilateral hearing loss on binaural signal processing and tests for neural plasticity and functional recovery using chronic electric stimulation with cochlear implants.

The laboratory uses state-of-the art recording techniques across different auditory brain regions in animal models and computational analyses of neural data. In a collaborative team of investigators, corresponding histological and immunohistochemical analyses and modeling of neuronal data are performed.

The CHC provides a rich interdisciplinary training environment within one of Germany’s largest cochlear implant centers. Candidates can be integrated into the Ph.D. program of the Graduate School of Life Sciences.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in biology, bioengineering, neuroscience or related disciplines and show an interest in the auditory system and electrophysiology. Experience with Matlab and computational/programming skills are a plus.

 The position is available from April 2016 for three years. Applications from severely handicapped persons with basically similar qualification will be given priority. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a CV, one page statement of research interests, and the name of one referee electronically to:

Maike Vollmer, MD PhD
Vollmer_M@klinik.uni-wuerzburg.de

Comprehensive Hearing Center
Auditory Neuroscience
University Hospital Wuerzburg
Josef-Schneider-Strasse 11
97080 Wuerzburg
Germany