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Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften und der Sonderforschungsbereich 1690 der Universitätsmedizin Göttingen suchen zum frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermin:

Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft finanziert seit April 2025 einen neuen Sonderforschungsbereich (SFB) 1690 "Krankheitsmechanismen und funktionelle Wiederherstellung von sensorischen und motorischen Systemen", in dem verschiedene Arbeitsgruppen an thematisch verwandten Forschungsaufgaben arbeiten. Zur Unterstützung des Teams bei administrativen Aufgaben ist zum nächstmöglichen Termin eine Stelle am Institut für auditorische Neurowissenschaft der Universitätsmedizin Göttingen zu besetzen.

Ihre Aufgaben:

Unterstützung bei der Administration des SFB 1690 „Krankheitsmechanismen und funktionelle Wiederherstellung von sensorischen und motorischen Systemen“

Verwaltung der für den SFB bereitgestellten Mittel in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bereich Haushalt und Drittmittel der UMG

Durchführung von Beschaffungsmaßnahmen in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bereich Operativer Einkauf der UMG

Vorbereitung von Personalmaßnahmen in Zusammenarbeit mit der Personalabteilung der UMG

Unterstützung bei der Vorbereitung von Vortrags- und Kursveranstaltungen

Unterstützung bei der Organisation von Gastwissenschaftler-Aufenthalten

Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Berichten und Anträgen

Pflege des Webauftritts des SFB 1690

Ihre Qualifikationen:

Gesucht wird eine kooperative Persönlichkeit mit hohem Interesse an interdisziplinärer Arbeit, die ebenso zuverlässig, kommunikativ und dienstleistungsorientiert ist

Gute englische Sprachkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift sind für die Arbeit erforderlich

SAP-Grundkenntnisse und Kenntnisse in der Drittmittelverwaltung wären wünschenswert

Kenntnisse der Verwaltungsstrukturen und - abläufe des Göttingen Campus sind hilfreich

Wir bieten:

Verbunden mit den Vorteilen des Öffentlichen Dienstes bieten wir Ihnen eine abwechslungsreiche und verantwortungsvolle Tätigkeit in unserem engagierten, internationalem und innovativ arbeitenden Team

Entgelt nach Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (TV-L) inkl. Sozialleistungen des öffentlichen Dienstes einschließlich Zusatzversorgung

Eine strukturierte und begleitete Einarbeitung

Ein umfangreiches Fort- und Weiterbildungsangebot

Ein ausgezeichnetes betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement

Vielfältige Benefits, u. a. betriebseigene Kindertagesstätte, Kinderferienbetreuung, attraktive Infrastruktur, Jobtickets

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!

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Das Else Kröner Fresenius Zentrum für optogenetische Therapien der Universitätsmedizin Göttingen sucht zum frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermin:

Das Else Kröner-Fresenius-Zentrum für Optogenetische Therapien (EKFZ) st ein neues interdisziplinäres klinisches Forschungszentrum der UMG mit Partnern am Göttingen Campus sowie an der Medizinischen Universität Hannover, der Technischen Universität Chemnitz und der Universität Freiburg. Ziel des Zentrums ist die Entwicklung und klinische Translation optogenetischer Therapien für Gehörlose und Blinde sowie die Entwicklung optogenetischer Magenschrittmacher und Brain- Computer-Interfaces.

Die Finanzierung des Forschungszentrums setzt sich aus mehreren Zuwendungsgebern zusammen. Für die Administration dieser Budgets wird eine erfahrene Person in Vertretung und zur zusätzlichen Unterstützung gesucht, um im Wesentlichen die Drittmittelverwaltung, Projektbuchhaltung, Rechnungsprüfung und Sicherung der Einhaltung der Verwendungsrichtlinien zu übernehmen.

Ihre Aufgaben:

Mittelbewirtschaftung und Finanzcontrolling innerhalb des Forschungszentrums

Erstellen und Überwachen von Mittelweiterleitungsvereinbarungen zwischen der UMG und den Kooperationspartnern

Erstellung und Prüfung von Verwendungsnachweisen

Beraten und Überwachen der Verwendung der unterschiedlichen Fördermittel in enger Zusammenarbeit mit den wissenschaftlichen Projektleiter*innen und der Drittmittelabteilung der UMG

Erstellen von Drittmittelauswertungen, -statistiken und -berichten

Kontakt mit der Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung in Finanzfragen

Vorbereitung von Personaleinstellungen

Vor- und Nachbereitung von Sitzungen des Forschungszentrums

Organisation von Veranstaltungen: interne EKFZ-Meetings, Besuche der Gastwissenschaftler, Kolloquien, Retreats und Symposien

Ihre Qualifikationen:

Wünschenswert ist eine abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung (z.B. Bankkauffrau/Bankkaufmann) und / oder ein einschlägiges Fachhochschulstudium (z.B. Betriebswirtschaftslehre), aber wir sind offen für interessierte und engagierte Personen mit anderen Abschlüssen

Berufserfahrung in der Verwaltung im Wissenschafts- oder Hochschulbereich, gerne auch im internationalen Kontext ist wünschenswert

Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen in der Abrechnung von nationalen und internationalen Drittmittelprojekten und Zuwendungen sind von Vorteil

Sehr gute kommunikative Fähigkeiten in Wort und Schrift sowohl in Deutsch als auch in Englisch sind ein Muss

Sehr gute Kenntnisse der MS-Office Programme werden vorausgesetzt; SAP-Kenntnisse sind ein Plus

Schnelle Auffassungsgabe, hohe Einsatzbereitschaft, Flexibilität, Zuverlässigkeit, Problemlösungskompetenz, Organisationsfähigkeit sind für diese Aufgaben unabdingbar

Selbständiges präzises analytisches sowie serviceorientiertes Arbeiten sollten selbstverständlich sein

Wir bieten:

Eine abwechslungsreiche und verantwortungsvolle Tätigkeit, verbunden mit den Vorteilen des öffentlichen Dienstes

Ein umfangreiches Fort- und Weiterbildungsangebot

Gesundheit und Sport, gefördert durch ein ausgezeichnetes betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement

Vielfältige interessante Benefits (u.a. betriebseigene Kindertagesstätte, Kinderferienbetreuung, attraktive Infrastruktur, Jobtickets)

Entgelt nach Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (TV-L) inkl. Sozialleistungen des öffentlichen Dienstes, einschließlich Zusatzversorgung

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!

Klicken Sie hier, um die Stellenanzeige als PDF herunterzuladen.

Klicken Sie hier, um sich über das Recruitment-System der UMG zu bewerben.

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The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Center Göttingen (Germany) invites applications for a

Your tasks:

Large-scale and in-depth characterization of optimized Channelrhodopsin variants for basic research in neuroscience and future optogenetic therapies

Automated (Syncropatch384, Nanion) and manual patch-clamp experiments

High-throughput spinning disc confocal microscopy (Yokogawa CQ1)

Data analysis

Your profile:

Excellent and highly motivated applicant with a strong background in the (electrophysiological) characterization of membrane transport proteins

Proficiency in structural biology and/or bioinformatics and/or data-driven protein design

Experience with basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning etc.)

Preferably knowledge in the characterization of microbial rhodopsins

Skills in data analysis with Python

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

The ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team of researchers

We offer:

Exciting work and collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team

A highly innovative project

The chance to contribute to work towards the development of future optogenetic therapies, in particular the optical cochlear implant

The Göttingen Campus is hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, two life science Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, and the German Primate Center. The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience & InnerEarLab is tightly integrated in the Campus with research groups hosted also at non-university institutions and runs numerous stimulating collaborations on Campus such as within the collaborative research center CRC1690 (Disease Mechanisms and Functional Restoration of Sensory and Motor Systems) and the newly founded Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies (EKFZ)

Please submit your application preferably in one single PDF-document, including cover letter, CV, list of publications, names of possible referees, and relevant certificates to: Thomas.Mager@med.uni-goettingen.de and ianoff@gwdg.de until September 30th, 2025.

We’re looking forward to your application!

Dr. Thomas Mager

and

Prof. Dr. Tobias Moser

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The Collaborative Research Center 1690 is offering two

The Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1690 is a research center of the University of Göttingen and the University Medical Center Göttingen and pursues a multidisciplinary and integrative approach to elucidate disease mechanisms in sensory and motor systems and to work towards their functional restoration. We target the mechanisms underlying genetic, age-related, and immune-related disorders of the inner ear and the retina and extend to general principles of neural dysfunction. Working towards translation of results from basic research into clinical application, we develop innovative approaches for functional restoration of diseased sensory and motor systems and utilize new insights into the function and dysfunction of those systems as well as novel technological opportunities. We pursue preclinical studies on optogenetic restoration of auditory, visual, somatosensory, and laryngeal function and on inner ear regeneration, and we develop smart control strategies for sensory and motor prostheses. In this context, we offer two clinician scientist positions for medical staff interested in working in a scientific setting. Applicants should please send their current CV along with a short (~2 page) outline of their research proposal along with their motivation letter.

Your tasks:
Clinician Scientists are given the opportunity to plan and realize their own research project. The project needs to be within the scientific scope of the CRC 1690 "Disease Mechanisms and Functional Restoration of Sensory and Motor Function", be supervised by a principal investigator of the CRC and a clinical mentor, and should be affiliated with one of the CRC's projects.

Your qualifications:

Completed studies in human medicine with license to practice medicine

Medical doctorate, at least completed experimental part of the doctoral thesis or research experience for several months

Proof of scientific interest by a scientifically sound and promising project outline

Independent, responsible, flexible working style and ability to work in an international team

We offer:

Participation in translational research in sensory and motor neuroscience

A broad spectrum of research topics

Close transdisciplinary collaboration between teams working on different topics with a common interest

Support of the own research project by the host laboratory through supervision, research infrastructure, and provision of funding for consumables

If you are interested, please contact sfb1690@med.uni-goettingen.de for more information.

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The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Centre Göttingen is offering a new position for the earliest start date

The position is embedded in the newly founded Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1690 “Disease Mechanisms and Functional Restoration of Sensory and Motor Systems”. In our project, we study the disease mechanisms of human hearing loss. Based on our cooperative clinical work in otolaryngology and human genetics, we have identified three novel deafness gene candidates, and we continue to seek for more. We will characterize the expression and function of these genes in the murine cochlea.

We try to understand how different forms of hearing impairment affect sound encoding. Our special interest is on auditory synaptopathy/neuropathy, where the sensory inner hair cells and their ribbon synapses do not function normally. We use genetically modified mice to better understand the role of deafness genes in hearing function. With a direct connection between the lab work in mice and state of the art clinical testing in audiology, our aim is to better understand normal and impaired hearing function and to improve diagnostic techniques and hearing rehabilitation strategies. We are also interested in the interaction between genetic alterations causing hearing impairment and the susceptibility to noise trauma.

Göttingen is world renowned for its research in neuroscience. It is a stimulating and highly collaborative scientific environment hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned neuroscience research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, lifescience Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute and the German Primate Center. The InnerEarLab, which includes several research groups of the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience and Dept. of Otolaryngology and outside University, is tightly integrated in the Campus, where it runs numerous stimulating collaborations such as within CRC 1690 and the Multiscale Bioimaging Cluster of Excellence. Most PhD students are enrolled in the competitive „Sensory and Motor Neuroscience“ program of the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), which offers attractive interdisciplinary training platform and networking for PhD students.

Your tasks:

Analyze the expression of putative novel deafness genes and interacting proteins by immunohistochemistry (confocal and STED microscopy), RNAscope, qPCR, and Western Blots

Assess hearing function in genetically modified mice using in vivo recordings from the rodent auditory system (auditory brainstem responses, otoacoustic emissions, potentially also electrocochleography, endocochlear potential measurements, single unit recordings from the auditory nerve, behavioral assessments of hearing function)

Perform other in vitro electrophysiology or cell culture work

Present your progress in regular thesis advisory committee meetings, lab meetings, scientific meetings, and research conferences

Contribute to joint scientific publications

Participate in a doctoral qualification program well suited to the research focus of the CRC

Your qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience, audiology, physiology, animal biology or molecular medicine, ideally with a focus on sensory physiology

Previous experience in relevant research methodology and technology and basic knowledge regarding sensory neuroscience is appreciated, especially regarding electrophysiological experiments, microsurgery, immunohistochemical staining procedures and / or confocal or STED imaging. Knowledge of image analysis as well as technical and programming skills (ideally in Matlab) are appreciated. A completed course on animal experimentation (FELASA B) will be useful

Completed course on animal experimentation (FELASA B), and basic programming skills (e.g. in Matlab) would be helpful

The ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative, English-speaking international team of researchers is required

We offer:

Attractive employee compensation and benefit package according to the standards of the German public sector (position available till end of 2028, with possible extension)

A research- and qualification program in line with the CRC´s scientific mission

Working with a highly engaged and interdisciplinary team of scientists at the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience, one of the world leading institutions in inner ear research

Highly collaborative research environment with excellent scientific networking possibilities

State-of-the-art research infrastructure

Structured and multi-layered supervision by a thesis advisory committee

A comprehensive career development support program

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The Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position for the earliest start date

CRC1690 is a newly founded DFG-funded collaborative research center investigating disease mechanisms of sensory and motor disorders and developing novel therapeutic approaches towards sensory and motor restoration.

Hearing impairment is the most common sensory disorder in humans, with more than 700 million people projected to be affected by 2050. Eighty percent of prelingual hearing loss is attributed to genetic causes, and can adversely impact speech, language development, and education. In adults, hearing impairment may lead to social isolation, depression and cognitive decline. The PhD project addressed hereditary hearing impairment linked to malfunction of the voltage-gated calcium channels that critically mediate hair cell synaptic transmission. The successful candidate will work on elucidating the regulation of these channels and developing and optimizing gene therapeutic approaches in mouse disease models to prepare for putative future causative treatment in the patients. Work will employ genetic tools, manual and automated patch-clamp measurements, immunohistochemistry, confocal/STED imaging, light-sheet fluorescence microscopy, and systems physiology tests.

Göttingen is world renowned for its research in neuroscience. It is a stimulating and highly collaborative scientific environment hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned neuroscience research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, lifescience Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute and the German Primate Center. The InnerEarLab, which includes several research groups of the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience and Dept. of Otolaryngology and outside University, is tightly integrated in the Campus, where it runs numerous stimulating collaborations such as within the collaborative sensory research center SFB1690, and the Multiscale Bioimaging Cluster of Excellence. Most PhD students are enroled in the competitive „Sensory and Motor Neuroscience“ program of the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) which offers attractive interdisciplinary training platform and networking for PhD students.

Your tasks:

Study the disease mechanism of hearing loss caused by defects in voltage-gated calcium channel function/regulation in mouse models

Develop preclinical gene therapeutic approach to treat hearing impairment, related to calcium channels

Perform experiments spanning manual and automated patch-clamp measurements, immunohistochemistry with confocal/STED imaging, light-sheet fluorescence microscopy, and systems physiology hearing tests; report, summarize, share and analyze data

Present your progress in regular thesis advisory committee meetings, lab meetings, scientific meetings and research conferences

Contribute to joint scientific publications

Participate in a doctoral qualification program well suited to the research focus of the CRC

Your qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Animal Biology, Neuroscience, Audiology, Physiology, or Molecular medicine or equivalent from an accredited institution

Previous experience in relevant research methodology and technology and basic knowledge in hearing appreciated

Completed course on animal experimentation (FELASA B), and basic programming skills (e.g. in Matlab) would be helpful

The ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative, English-speaking international team of researchers is required

We offer:

Attractive employee compensation and benefit package according to the standards of the German public sector (position available till end of 2028, with possible extension)

A research- and qualification program in line with the CRC´s scientific mission

Working with a highly engaged and interdisciplinary team of scientists in the field at the Department of Otolaryngology and Institute for Auditory Neuroscience

Highly collaborative research environment with excellent scientific networking possibilities

State-of-the-art research infrastructure

Structured and multi-layered supervision by a thesis advisory committee

A comprehensive career development support program

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Click here to apply via UMG's recruitment system.

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We welcome applications for PhD collaboration. We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background (first degree) in biology, (biomedical) engineering, physics, or neuroscience.
Competence in electrophysiology, behavioral approaches, state of the art light microscopy, and/or computational data analysis will be useful. If interested, please send your application to one of the group leaders or to ianoff@gwdg.de.