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The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Center Göttingen (Germany) and Auditory Neuroscience Group, Max-Planck-Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, invite applications for a

PhD-Student Position in Synaptic Neuroscience (f/m/d)

- starting March 1st or as soon as possible until mid of 2025 with prospect of prolongation, 65% | salary according to TV-L

About us:
The University Medical Center Göttingen is a tertiary care center and offers great development potential. Its 7,900 employees work in over 65 departments and facilities to provide top-quality patient care, excellent research and modern teaching. Göttingen, “City of Science”, located near the center of Germany, the University Medical Center Göttingen is embedded in the city’s attractive network of scientific research facilities.

Your profile:
• Strong background in sensory neuroscience
• Experience in electron microscopy
• Experience in optogenetics of advantage
• Excellent English skills
• Completed university studies in a life science discipline (MSc or diploma)

Endbulbs of Held are the first central synapses of the auditory pathway. They are located in the anteroventral cochlear nucleus within the lower brainstem, and play a key role for auditory processing tasks such as sound localization or speech reception. We investigate how the protein composition as well as cellular and subcellular structures like mitochondria of these specialized synapses are affected during time periods of deafness, or under acute changes of synaptic activity. We employ light and especially electron microscopy to determine alterations in synapse molecular composition and synapse morphology.

The offered PhD project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG, CRC 1286, “Quantitative Synaptology”) and is part of the Molecular Architecture of Synapses Research Group of the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience at the Center for Biostructural Imaging of Neurodegeneration (BIN).

The Göttingen Campus is a leading neuroscience center in Europe hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned neuroscience research institutions. This includes the University, two Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute and the German Primate Center, as well as further collaborative research programs.

Please submit your application preferably in one single PDF document, including cover letter, CV, list of publications (if applicable), names of possible referees, and relevant certificates to: carolin.wichmann@med.uni-goettingen.de until February 1st 2023.

The University Medical Center Göttingen is committed to professional equality. We therefore seek to increase the proportion of under-represented genders. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

Prof. Dr. Carolin Wichmann, Research Group Leader
Institute for Auditory Neuroscience, University Medical Center Göttingen
Center for Biostructural Imaging of Neurodegeneration (BIN)
Auditory Neuroscience and Optogenetics Laboratory, German Primate Center

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Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine/n

Electronics Engineer (m/w/d)

zur Hard- und Softwareentwicklung
Zunächst befristet bis zum 29.02.2024, Vollzeit | Entgelt nach TV-L

Über uns
Die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen (UMG) umfasst die Medizinische Fakultät und das Universitätsklinikum. Mit über 7.900 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern ist die UMG der größte Arbeitgeber in der Region. Mehr als 65 Kliniken, Institute und Abteilungen stehen für eine qualitative hochwertige Patientenversorgung, exzellente Forschung und moderne Lehre. Göttingen als Stadt der Wissenschaft liegt im Zentrum Deutschlands und die Universitätsmedizin ist vor Ort eingebunden in ein attraktives Netzwerk universitärer und außeruniversitärer Wissenschaftseinrichtungen.
Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften beschäftigt sich mit der Erforschung des Hörsinns von der molekularen bis zur systemischen Ebene und mit dessen Wiederherstellung mit modernsten molekulargenetischen Methoden. Wir suchen eine motivierte, teamfähige Persönlichkeit, die das Team bei der Entwicklung neuer Mess- und Stimulationshardware und bei der Wartung bestehender Systeme unterstützt,insbesondere aber nicht ausschließlich bei der Entwicklung eines neuartigen optischen Cochlea-Implantats zur verbesserten Wiederherstellung des Hörvermögens.

Ihr Aufgabengebiet:

  • Entwicklung neuer Hard- und Software für innovative Hörforschung und neuartige (optische) Cochlea-Implantate einschließlich drahtloser Energieübertragung, FPGA und ASIC-Design
  • Reparatur von vorhandener Hardware, technische Betreuung von physiologischen und psychophysischen Versuchen
  • Ihr Profil:

  • Erfahrungen mit der Herstellung von Platinen-Layouts (bevorzugt Eagle)
  • Erfahrung mit Mikrocontrollern, FPGA und Antennendesign
  • Erfahrungen mit digitaler Signalverarbeitung
  • Erfahrungen in MATLAB-Programmierung sind wünschenswert
  • Durch die internationale Arbeitsgruppe sind Englischkenntnisse notwendig
  • Unser Angebot:

  • Eine anspruchsvolle und vielseitige Tätigkeit innerhalb eines engagierten und motivierten Teams
  • Mitarbeit an der Entwicklung neuester Technologien
  • Die Förderung individueller Stärken und Kompetenzen im Rahmen unseres umfangreichen Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramms
  • Vergütung nach TV-L mit verschiedenen Sozialleistungen, z.B. eine betriebliche Altersversorgung
  • Ihre schriftliche Bewerbung sollte Ihren Lebenslauf und ein Motivationsschreiben enthalten.

    Wir freuen uns auf Sie!

    Unser Ziel als Universitätsmedizin Göttingen ist die berufliche Gleichstellung aller Geschlechter. Wir streben in Bereichen, in denen eine Unterrepräsentation vorliegt, eine Angleichung des Geschlechterverhältnisses an.

    Der beruflichen Teilhabe von schwerbehinderten Menschen sieht sich die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen in besonderer Weise verpflichtet und begrüßt deshalb Bewerbungen schwerbehinderter Menschen. Bei gleicher Eignung werden Bewerbungen schwerbehinderter Personen nach Maßgabe der einschlägigen Vorschriften bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Wir bitten Sie, eine Behinderung/Gleichstellung zur Wahrung Ihrer Interessen bereits im Bewerbungsschreiben anzugeben.

    Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte bis zum 01.02.2022 an:

    Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
    Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften
    Tobias Moser
    Institutsleiter
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: 0551/39-63071
    E-Mail: ianoff@gwdg.de
    Web: www.auditory-neuroscience.uni-goettingen.de

    Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen ausschließlich per E-Mail im PDF-Format in einer Datei ein.

    Wir bitten Sie um Verständnis, dass Fahrt- und Bewerbungskosten nicht erstattet werden können.

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    The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Center Göttingen (Germany) and Auditory Neuroscience Group, Max-Planck-Institute of Experimental Medicine invite applications for a

    Biomedical Engineer (f/m/d)

    - starting as soon as possible, full time, initially limited until 31.12.2023, salary according to TV-L -

    Your tasks:
    In the context of the development of a novel (optical) cochlear implant, your responsibility will be

  • Design, implementation and evaluation of an optical cochlear implant prototype
  • System integration of an optical module into a hermetically sealed, implantable package with integrated electronics
  • Your profile:

  • Excellent and highly motivated applicant with a strong background in biomedical engineering
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD design software and FEM modelling
  • Skills in digital/analog electronics, PCB design and mixed signal IC design
  • Experience in mechanical testing of biomedical implants and setting up of dedicated test benches
  • The ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team of researchers is required as well as the trustful interaction with external partners
  • We offer:

  • A challenging workplace in a multi-disciplinary team
  • A highly innovative project with room for creative freedom
  • The chance to contribute to work toward the optical cochlear implant, a revolutionary new healthcare product
  • The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center 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 sensory research center SFB889 (www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de) and the Multiscale Bioimaging Cluster of Excellence (www.mbexc.de).

    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: ianoff@gwdg.de until April 1st, 2021.

    The University Medical Center Göttingen is committed to professional equality. We therefore seek to increase the proportion of under-represented genders. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    Dr. Tobias Moser, Professor of Auditory Neuroscience
    Institute for Auditory Neuroscience, University Medical Center Göttingen
    Auditory Neuroscience & Synaptic Nanophysiology, MPI for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Göttingen
    Auditory Neuroscience and Optogenetics Laboratory, German Primate Center

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    The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Center Göttingen is offering a position for a

    Student/ research assistant (f/m/d)

    to provide further IT support for the institute
    - working time of up to 83 hours/month -

    Your tasks:

  • help with the IT support at the institute
  • provide basic hard- and software support for computer users
  • manage the network access of the institute's computers
  • administer licenses
  • help with the purchase of new hard- and software
  • Your profile:

  • highly motivated applicants with a background in IT or computer sciences
  • solid knowledge of Windows OS and a good understanding of computer technology
  • able to work in an interdisciplinary and international team
  • We offer:

  • a large and vibrant multinational team working on basic research and towards clinical applications in the field of auditory neuroscience
  • contact with a wide range of different research techniques
  • insights into work and life in a scientific environment
  • The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center 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 sensory research center SFB889 (www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de) and the Multiscale Bioimaging Cluster of Excellence (www.mbexc.de).

    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: ianoff@gwdg.de until April 15th 2022.

    The University Medical Center Göttingen is committed to professional equality. We therefore seek to increase the proportion of under-represented genders. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    Dr. Tobias Moser, Professor of Auditory Neuroscience
    Institute for Auditory Neuroscience, University Medical Center Göttingen
    Auditory Neuroscience & Synaptic Nanophysiology, MPI for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Göttingen
    Auditory Neuroscience and Optogenetics Laboratory, German Primate Center

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    The Functional auditory genomics group of the Auditory Neuroscience and Optogenetics laboratory at the German Primate Center and the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Center Göttingen (Germany) invites applications for a

    PhD-student position in preclinical cochlear gene therapy

    -starting as soon as possible, salary according to TV-L-

    The successful candidate will develop tools for AAV-mediated gene-therapy of hereditary hearing loss and analyze behavioural, electrophysiological and molecular outcomes in mice and non-human primates (NHP). The focus of the work will be on further optimization of the available AAV constructs for gene therapy by molecular cloning of the gene expression constructs, production of the experimental vectors as well as their validation of functionality in vitro and in vivo. The work involves gene therapy application in primates by a multidisciplinary team. Towards this goal the PhD-candidate will participate in assessing hearing restoration by gene therapy in mice and NHP followed by molecular and histological analysis.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in molecular biology and auditory systems biology. Genome and transcriptome analysis skills and basic bioinformatics knowledge is a plus. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary (combining molecular, structural, physiological, and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers is required. The position is available for 3 years.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center 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 Functional Auditory Genomics group is tightly integrated in the Auditory Neuroscience and Optogenetics laboratory at the German Primate Center as well as the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Center Göttingen, where numerous stimulating collaborations on Campus such as within the collaborative sensory research center SFB 889 and the Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging are run.

    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: kkusch@dpz.eu until March 31st 2022.

    We are committed to professional equality. We therefore seek to increase the proportion of under-represented genders. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    Dr. Kathrin Kusch
    group leader
    Functional Auditory Genomics lab
    Deutsches Primatenzentrum
    Kellnerweg 4, D-37077 Goettingen, Germany

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    Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine/n

    Elektroniker*in

    - Zunächst befristet auf zwei Jahre mit der Option auf Verlängerung, Vollzeit | Entgelt nach TV-L -

    Über uns:
    Die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen (UMG) umfasst die Medizinische Fakultät und das Universitätsklinikum. Mit über 7.900 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern ist die UMG der größte Arbeitgeber in der Region. Mehr als 65 Kliniken, Institute und Abteilungen stehen für eine qualitativ hochwertige Patientenversorgung, exzellente Forschung und moderne Lehre. Göttingen als Stadt der Wissenschaft liegt im Zentrum Deutschlands und die Universitätsmedizin ist vor Ort eingebunden in ein attraktives Netzwerk universitärer und außeruniversitärer Wissenschaftseinrichtungen.
    Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften beschäftigt sich mit der Erforschung des Hörsinns von der molekularen bis zur systemischen Ebene und mit dessen Wiederherstellung mit modernsten molekulargenetischen Methoden. Wir suchen eine motivierte, teamfähige Persönlichkeit, die das Team bei der Entwicklung neuer Mess- und Stimulationshardware und bei der Wartung bestehender Systeme unterstützt.

    Ihr Aufgabengebiet:

  • überwiegend selbständige Entwicklung neuer Hard- und Software für innovative Hörforschung und neuartige (optische) Cochlea-Implantate
  • Reparatur von vorhandener Hardware
  • technische Betreuung von physiologischen und psychophysischen Versuchen
  • Ihr Profil:

  • Erfahrungen mit der Herstellung von Platinen-Layouts (bevorzugt Eagle)
  • Erfahrungen mit Mikrocontrollern, A/D- und D/A-Wandlern (Erfahrungen mit National Instruments PC-Boards sind wünschenswert)
  • Erfahrungen mit digitaler Signalverarbeitung
  • Erfahrungen in MATLAB-Programmierung sind wünschenswert
  • durch die internationale Arbeitsgruppe sind Englischkenntnisse notwendig
  • Unser Angebot:

  • eine anspruchsvolle und vielseitige Tätigkeit innerhalb eines engagierten und motivierten Teams
  • die Förderung individueller Stärken und Kompetenzen im Rahmen unseres umfangreichen Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramms
  • Vergütung nach TV-L mit verschiedenen Sozialleistungen, z.B. eine betriebliche Altersversorgung
  • Ihre schriftliche Bewerbung sollte Ihren Lebenslauf und ein Motivationsschreiben enthalten.

    Unser Ziel als Universitätsmedizin Göttingen ist die berufliche Gleichstellung aller Geschlechter. Wir streben in Bereichen, in denen eine Unterrepräsentation vorliegt, eine Angleichung des Geschlechterverhältnisses an.

    Der beruflichen Teilhabe von schwerbehinderten Menschen sieht sich die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen in besonderer Weise verpflichtet und begrüßt deshalb Bewerbungen schwerbehinderter Menschen. Bei gleicher Eignung werden Bewerbungen schwerbehinderter Personen nach Maßgabe der einschlägigen Vorschriften bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Wir bitten Sie, eine Behinderung/Gleichstellung zur Wahrung Ihrer Interessen bereits im Bewerbungsschreiben anzugeben.

    Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte bis zum 31.12.2021 ausschließlich per Email im PDF-Format an: ianoff@gwdg.de

    Dr. Tobias Moser, Professor of Auditory Neuroscience
    Institute für auditorische Neuroswissenschaften, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
    Synaptic Nanophysiology Group, MPI für biophysikalische Chemie, Göttingen
    Auditory Neuroscience Group, MPI für experimentelle Medizin, Göttingen
    Auditory Neuroscience and Optogenetics Laboratory, Deutsches Primatenzentrum

    Wir bitten Sie um Verständnis, dass Fahrt- und Bewerbungskosten nicht erstattet werden können.

    pdf Hier klicken um die Stellenanzeige als PDF herunterzuladen.


    The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Center Göttingen (Germany) and Auditory Neuroscience Group, Max-Planck-Institute of Experimental Medicine, invite applications for a

    Postdoctoral Position in Synaptic Nanophysiology

    - available initially until 31.03.2023, TV-L -

    The successful candidate will conduct biophysical experiments and modeling on the synaptic nanoanatomy and nanophysiology of experimentally well accessible synapses of the auditory pathway. Our work aims at elucidating the presynaptic molecular structure and mechanisms of the active zones of inner hair cell ribbon synapses using state of the art electrophysiology (pre- and/or postsynaptic patch-clamp, capacitance measurements) and optical methods (uncaging, confocal, 2-photon, and super-resolution STED and MINFLUX imaging, optogenetics) to study normal and genetically manipulated synapses and combine the experiments with biophysical modelling to target fundamental research questions such as:

  • What is the molecular machinery underlying exocytosis at the hair cell synapse?
  • What is the role of the synapses’ heterogeneity in coding sound over a wide range of intensities?
  • We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in neuroscience, physiology or physics, proven experience in biophysical techniques, and a passion for neuroscience. Competence in electrophysiology and state of the art microscopical imaging will be useful. Good computational skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary (combining molecular, structural, physiological, and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers are required.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three 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 sensory research center SFB889 and the Multiscale Bioimaging Cluster of Excellence.

    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: ianoff@gwdg.de until November 15th 2021.

    The University Medical Center Göttingen is committed to professional equality. We therefore seek to increase the proportion of under-represented genders. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    Dr. Tobias Moser, Professor of Auditory Neuroscience
    Institute for Auditory Neuroscience
    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Robert-Koch-Str. 40
    D-37075 Goettingen, Germany

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    The Collaborative Research Center 889 “Cellular Mechanisms of Sensory Processing” invites applications for a

    Clinician scientist position (f/m/d)


    position available for 1 year, full-time.

    We are looking for a new team member passionate and curious about the logic of neuronal coding and integration. We offer a stimulating and collaborative environment to accomplish a PhD. This offer might be for you if: You enjoy solving problems and finding original solutions. You have a strong interest and ideally former experiences in system neuroscience, optogenetics, computational neuroscience or signal processing. You have good communication skills in English. (CRC 889, http://sfb889.uni-goettingen.de/") as part of a research rotation. For your application, please feel free to approach the principal investigator of the project you would be most interested in order to discuss the scope of a potential rotation.

    About us
    The CRC 889 is a research center of the University of Göttingen and the University Medical Center Göttingen and pursues a multidisciplinary and integrative approach to elucidate cellular mechanisms of processing sensory information, studying sensory transduction, synaptic transmission, neuronal plasticity, and the function of neuronal networks from the level of protein complexes to behavior. Working on flies, rodents, and primates and comparing audition, vision, olfaction, and somatosensation, CRC 889 explores common principles and deciphers specialized mechanisms of sensory processing. The University Medical Center Göttingen is a tertiary care center and offers great development potential. Its 7,900 employees work in over 65 departments and facilities to provide top-quality patient care, excellent research, and modern teaching. Göttingen, “City of Science”, is located near the center of Germany, the University Medical Center Göttingen is embedded in the cityʼs attractive network of scientific research facilities.

    If you are a clinician who is interested in performing research on sensory systems, please send a short description of your project along with your CV as a single pdf file to jneef@gwdg.de by November 15th, 2020.

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    The Department of Otolaryngology offers a


    Postdoctoral position in vestibular synaptic molecular physiology (f/m/d)

    - available for three years, full-time, salary according to TV-L -

    Head motion is encoded by vestibular hair cells releasing neurotransmitters upon minute deflections of their hair bundles. These cells form anatomically highly-specialized unique synapses with the vestibular neurons. The successful candidate will work on elucidating the structural, functional, and molecular characteristics of different types of vestibular hair cell synapses and investigate how they code vestibular information. Work will employ genetic and optogenetic tools, state-of-the-art electrophysiology (pre- and postsynaptic patch-clamp recordings), optical methods (confocal/STED imaging of fluorescent probes in fixed and live tissue, calcium imaging), systems physiology tests, and immunohistochemistry to study normal and genetically manipulated vestibular tissue. Work will include the use of established methods as well as further development of techniques for investigation of the nanophysiology of vestibular synapses and vestibular function.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in physics or biology, and proven experience in biophysical techniques. Prior experience in electrophysiology and imaging would be useful. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team of researchers is required. The position is available for 3 years.

    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, three life science 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, the Dept. of Otolaryngology, and from outside the University, is tightly integrated in the Campus, where it runs numerous stimulating collaborations such as within the sensory Collaborative Research Center 889 (www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de/) and the Multiscale Bioimaging Cluster of Excellence (https://mbexc.de/).

    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: tpangrs@gwdg.de until August 31st, 2020. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment. Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    Prof. Dr. Tina Pangrsic
    Department of Otolaryngology, Institute for Auditory Neuroscience and InnerEarLab
    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075 Göttingen

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    The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience of the University Medical Center Göttingen (Germany) and Auditory Neuroscience Group, Max-Planck-Institute of Experimental Medicine, invite applications for a

    Postdoctoral position in optogenetic restoration of hearing (f/m/d)

    The work focusses on the use of optogenetics to restore activity in auditory neurons. The successful candidate will contribute to further develop cochlear optogenetics for future optical cochlear implants. Specifically, the candidate will perform in vivo electrophysiology and behavioral analysis in rodents to characterize bionic hearing elicited by preclinical multichannel optical cochlear implants in close collaboration with engineers.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in electrophysiology. Experience in auditory systems physiology and behavioral analysis will be beneficial. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary (gene therapy, physiology and behavior, imaging, engineering, and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers with a strong spirit of collaboration between different institutions (University Medical Center Göttingen, MPI of Experimental Medicine, Fraunhofer FEP) is required. The position is available for 24 months initially.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three 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 sensory research center SFB 889 (www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de/) and the Multiscale Bioimaging Cluster of Excellence (www.mbexc.de/en/).

    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: ianoff@gwdg.de until September 15th, 2020.

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    Dr. Tobias Moser, Professor of Auditory Neuroscience
    Institute for Auditory Neuroscience
    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Robert-Koch-Str. 40
    D-37075 Goettingen, Germany


    pdf Click here to download the PDF version of this job advert.


    The Cluster of Excellence „MULTISCALE BIOIMAGING: From Molecular Machines to Networks of Excitable Cells (MBExC)” invites applications for a


    Postdoc (m/f/d) position

    in biochemistry and biophysics of membrane fusion
    - initially available for 2 years, full-time | Entgelt nach TV-L -

    The successful candidate will work on the role of multi-C2-domain proteins in Ca2+ triggered membrane fusion using a broad array of techniques to study the structure and function of recombinant and reconstituted proteins as part of a collaborative effort with the MBExC. The work involves cloning, protein purification, in vitro assays of membrane fusion, cryo-electron microscopy and tomography, as well as x-ray crystallography.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in protein biochemistry and biophysics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary (combining molecular, structural, physiological, and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers is required. The position is available for 2 years with the option for prolongation.

    The Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging: from Molecular Machines for networks of excitable cells" (MBExC) is a research center of the Georg-August-University Göttingen / University Medical Center Göttingen and pursues a novel research approach linking photonics, molecular biosciences, neuroscience, and cardiovascular research.

    The goal of the MBExC is to decipher disease-relevant nanoscale functional units in cardiac and neural excitable cells and to develop innovative therapeutic strategies for disorders affecting the heart, the brain, or both. By a multiscale approach the MBExC will uncover fundamental biological principles at increasing levels of complexity from molecular, nanoscale to network and organ levels.

    The MBExC relies on a close interdisciplinary collaboration between the University Medical Center Göttingen the faculties of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Biology of the University and the non-university research institutions in Göttingen, such as the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research e.V. (DZHK), the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases e.V. (DZNE), and the Max Planck Institutes for Biophysical Chemistry, for Experimental Medicine, and for Dynamics and Self-Organization.

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Applications should include a cover letter, CV, list of publication, relevant certificates and the contact details of possible referees.

    We look forward to receiving your application by March 6th, 2020:

    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Exzellenzcluster Multiscale Bioimaging (MBExC)
    Prof. Dr. Tobias Moser
    Robert-Koch-Str. 40
    37075 Göttingen
    Tel.: +49 551 39 63071
    Fax: +49 551 39 22233
    E-Mail: ianoff@gwdg.de

    Contact person: Dr. Fritz Kobe, E-mail: fritz.kobe@med.uni-goettingen.de, Tel.: +49 551 39 61946

    Please send your application only via e-mail as a single PDF-file.
    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version of this job advert.


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


    Postdoctoral position

    in physiological analysis of cochlear optogenetics
    - available for one year, full-time, salary according to TV-L -

    The work focusses on the use of optogenetics to restore activity in auditory neurons. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the optical implant in rodents using state of the art optogenetic tools. The scientist can build on existing infrastructure such as virus-production, virus-injection, in vitro and in-vivo electrophysiology as well as established optical imaging methods at the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in systems physiology and optogenetics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary (combining molecular, structural, physiological, and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers is required. The position is available for 12 months initially.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three lifescience 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 sensory research center SFB 889, the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, and the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging: From Molecular Machines to Networks of Excitable Cells".

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Please send your application via e-mail preferably in one single PDF-document, including cover letter, CV, list of publications, names of possible referees, and relevant certificates until November 30th, 2019 to:

    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften
    Tobias Moser
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: 0551/39-63071
    Fax: 0551/39-22233
    E-Mail: ianoff@gwdg.de

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version of this job advert.


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


    Postdoctoral position

    in optical analysis of cochlear optogenetics
    - available until 31.11.2021, full-time, salary according to TV-L -

    The work focusses on the use of optogenetics to restore activity in auditory neurons. The successful candidate will employ imaging and modelling tools to further develop cochlear optogenetics for future optical cochlear implants. The scientist can build on existing infrastructure such as virus-production, virus-injection, in vitro and in-vivo electrophysiology, as well as and established optical methods at the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in physics, biomedical engineering, or computer science. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary (combining molecular, structural, physiological, and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers is required. The position is available for 24 months initially.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three lifescience 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 sensory research center SFB 889, the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, and the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging: From Molecular Machines to Networks of Excitable Cells".

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Please send your application via e-mail preferably in one single PDF-document, including cover letter, CV, list of publications, names of possible referees, and relevant certificates until December 1st, 2019 to:

    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften
    Tobias Moser
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: 0551/39-63071
    Fax: 0551/39-22233
    E-Mail: ianoff@gwdg.de

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version of this job advert.


    In the field of auditory neuroscience, the Department of Otolaryngology offers the position of an


    Early Stage Researcher

    - available until 31.11.2020, full-time, salary according to TV-L -

    The successful candidate will perform in vivo electrophysiological recordings from the auditory system to study the disease mechanisms of human hearing loss using rodent models of human deafness. We focus on the question how sound encoding in the auditory nerve and sound perception are changed when the organ of Corti and specifically the inner hair cell ribbon synapse do not function normally. With a direct link to the clinical department, our aim is to better understand normal and impaired hearing function and to improve diagnostic techniques and hearing rehabilitation strategies.

    The project is embedded in the International Training Network “LISTEN” which offers excellent training possibilities. Eligibilty criteria for EU funding are that candidates must be in the first four years of their research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree, and that they must not have lived in Germany for more than 12 months in the previous 3 years.

    Previous experience with electrophysiological experiments, microsurgery and/or a completed course on animal experimentation (FELASA B) will be useful. In addition, experience with immunohistochemical staining procedures and confocal or STED imaging, as well as technical knowledge and programming skills, ideally in Python and/or Matlab, will be helpful. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience, audiology, physiology, animal biology or molecular medicine, ideally with a focus on sensory physiology. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary, Englishspeaking international team of researchers is required.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three life science Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, and the German Primate Center. The Auditory Systems Physiology group is part of the InnerEarLab (http://www.innerearlab.uni-goettingen.de), consisting of 7 groups employing molecular, structural, physiological, and theoretical approaches to study inner ear function.

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    Please send your application via e-mail preferably in one single PDF-document, including cover letter, CV, list of publications, names of possible referees, and relevant certificates until July 31st, 2019 to:

    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Department of Otolaryngology
    Nicola Strenzke
    Group Leader Auditory Systems Physiology
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: 0551/39-9688
    Fax: 0551/39-61957
    E-Mail: nicola.strenzke@med.uni-goettingen.de
    Web: http://www.innerearlab.uni-goettingen.de

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

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    The Department of Otolaryngology of the University Medical Center Göttingen (Germany) invites applications for a

    PhD student position in synaptic mechanisms of noise-induced hearing loss

    Sound is encoded at the ribbon synapses of the cochlear inner hair cells. These cells, together with the postsynaptic auditory terminals, are very fragile and can be injured and/or lost following exposure to noise, ototoxic drugs, and also in the process of aging. Such injury usually results in permanent hearing loss and affects millions of people around the world. The project will aim at identifying the processes that underlie the noise-induced damage to the hair cells of the inner ear. The successful candidate will investigate synaptic mechanisms of noise-induced hearing loss and potential novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of such hearing loss. Work will use optogenetic tools and include state of the art electrophysiology (presynaptic patchclamp recordings), optical methods (confocal/STED imaging of fluorescent probes in fixed and live tissue, calcium imaging), systems physiology tests and immunohistochemistry.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background (first degree) in physics or biology, preferably with prior experience in biophysics or electrophysiology. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team of researchers is required.

    The funding of the candidate’s PhD research will be supported by the collaborative sensory research center SFB889 (www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de). 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, such as Georg-August-University, three relevant Max Planck Institutes, University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), German Primate Center (DPZ) and European Neuroscience Institute (ENI). Funding is available for 3.5 years. The salary is according to TV-L (65%).

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    We look forward to receiving your application by September 30th, 2019:

    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Department of Otoloaryngology
    Tina Pangrsic Vilfan
    Professor of Experimental Otology
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: 0551/39-61945
    Fax: 0551/39-61957
    E-Mail: tpangrs@gwdg.de

    Please send your application only via e-mail as a PDF-file.
    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version of this job advert.


    Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine/n

    MTA/BTA/CTA (w/m/d)

    - Vollzeit (38,5 h/Woche), zunächst befristet bis 30.11.2020. Entgelt nach TV-L. -

    für molekularbiologische Arbeiten.

    Die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen (UMG) umfasst die Medizinische Fakultät und das Universitätsklinikum. Mit über 7.900 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern ist die UMG der größte Arbeitgeber in der Region. Mehr als 65 Kliniken, Institute und Abteilungen stehen für eine qualitativ hochwertige Patientenversorgung, exzellente Forschung und moderne Lehre. Göttingen als Stadt der Wissenschaft liegt im Zentrum Deutschlands und die Universitätsmedizin ist vor Ort eingebunden in ein attraktives Netzwerk universitärer und außeruniversitärer Wissenschaftseinrichtungen.

    Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaft beschäftigt sich mit der molekularen Anatomie, Physiologie und Pathophysiologie der synaptischen Informationsverarbeitung im Hörsystem sowie mit deren Wiederherstellung mit modernsten molekulargenetischen Methoden. Wir suchen eine motivierte, teamfähige Persönlichkeit, um das Team im Bereich der molekular- und zellbiologischen Aufgaben zu verstärken.

    Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören:

  • Molekularbiologische Arbeiten wie Klonierung von Gensequenzen, Genotypisierungen
  • Expressionsanalyse in Zellkultur
  • Erstellung immunhistochemischer Präparate
  • Die selbstständige Organisation und Dokumentation der experimentellen Arbeiten
  • Herstellung von Puffern und Lösungen
  • Was Sie mitbringen:

  • Erfolgreich abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung als MTA, BTA oder CTA (oder vergleichbare Ausbildung)
  • Molekularbiologische Kenntnisse
  • Ggf. Berufserfahrung im Bereich der Zellkultur
  • Gute MS-Office- und Englischkenntnisse setzen wir voraus
  • Die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen strebt in den Bereichen, in denen Männer unterrepräsentiert sind, eine Erhöhung des Männeranteils an und fordert daher qualifizierte Männer ausdrücklich zur Bewerbung auf. Der beruflichen Teilhabe von schwerbehinderten Menschen sieht sich die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen in besonderer Weise verpflichtet und begrüßt deshalb Bewerbungen schwerbehinderter Menschen. Bei gleicher Eignung werden Bewerbungen schwerbehinderter Personen nach Maßgabe der einschlägigen Vorschriften bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
    Wir bitten Sie, eine Behinderung/Gleichstellung zur Wahrung Ihrer Interessen bereits im Bewerbungsschreiben anzugeben.

    Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte bis zum 31.05.2019 an:

    Prof. Dr. Tobias Moser
    Direktor
    Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften
    Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
    Robiert-Koch-Str. 40
    37075 Göttingen, Germany
    Tel.: +49 551/39-63071
    E-Mail: ianoff@gwdg.de


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    The Collaborative Research Center 889 invites applications for a

    Research Rotation for Clinicians (“Gerok-Stelle”)

    to perform research on sensory systems in the frame of the Collaborative Research Center 889. CRC 889 explores the cellular mechanisms of sensory processing in a wide range of sensory systems and animal models using state-of-the-art methods. Research rotations can be either performed as part of one of the groups of CRC 889 or as an independent project working on a related topic and typically last for 6-12 months. During this time, the salary of the clinician scientist will be covered by CRC 889. No additional funds for consumables, travel, or personnel are available.

    If you are a clinician who is interested in performing research on sensory systems, please send a short description of your project along with your CV as a single pdf file to jneef@gwdg.de by February 28th, 2019.

    Dr. Jakob Neef
    Scientific Coordinator CRC 889
    Auditory Neuroscience Group
    Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine
    Hermann Rein Str. 3
    37075 Göttingen, Germany
    Tel.: +49 551/39-61949
    E-Mail: jneef@gwdg.de


    The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience @ Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine, Göttingen (Germany) invites applications for a

    PhD-student position on in-vivo photopharmacological stimulation of the cochlea

    The focus of the work is on the use of a novel photopharmacological tool to restore activity in auditory neurons using an optical cochlear implants. The successful candidate will validate this approach of hearing restoration and characterize hearing by optical activation (photopharmacology and optogenetic), electric and acoustic of spiral ganglion neurons taking a combination of physiological, behavioural and imaging approaches. The project includes, among broader questions in auditory neuroscience, the study of temporal coding in the auditory system.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong interest in systems biology (former experiences are of advantage), chemistry and/or signal processing. Moreover former experiences in animal experimentations are of advantage (e.g. Felasa-B). The ability to work in an interdisciplinary (combining molecular, structural, physiological, and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers is required (excellent communication skills in English are mandatory). The position is available for 3 years, 65% of a full time position (salary according to TV-L).

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three 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 sensory research center SFB 889 (www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de/), the Cluster of Excellence “Multiscale Bioimaging : from Molecular Machines to Networks of Excitable Cells” (https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/579892.html) and beyond the Campus, such as within the Priority Program 1926 (www.spp1926.de).

    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: Antoine Huet until June 28th, 2019.

    Prof. Dr. Tobias Moser
    Professor of Auditory Neuroscience
    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Robert-Koch-Str. 40
    Göttingen, Germany
    Tel.: +49 (0) 551/39-63071
    Fax: +49 (0) 551/39-22299
    E-Mail: ianoff@gwdg.de
    Websites: http://www.auditory-neuroscience.uni-goettingen.de
    http://www.em.mpg.de/index.php?id=373&tx_jppageteaser_pi1%5BbackId%5D=16
    http://www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de/

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version of this job advert.


    The Cluster of Excellence „MULTISCALE BIOIMAGING: From Molecular Machines to Networks of Excitable Cells (MBExC)” invites applications for an

    Application specialist (m/f) in optogenetics

    Postdoctoral position


    position initially available for 3 years, permanent contract after successful evaluation,
    full-time | salary according to TV-L

    The application specialist shall develop optogenetic tools and collaborate to apply them within the research alliances of the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging: from Molecular Machines for networks of excitable cells" (MBExC). Providing state of the art opsins within the appropriate vectors for cell-type specific expression, assisting the implementation of optical stimulation technology and networking between the groups that employ optogenetics will be major tasks also involving collaboration with the stem cell application specialist on introducing optogenetic tools actuators in human induced pluripotent stem cells. The scientist can build on existing infrastructure such as virus-production, virus-injection, in vitro and in-vivo electrophysiology as well as and optical methods at the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience.

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in molecular biology/genetics and electro- and optophysiology.

    The ability to work in an interdisciplinary (combining molecular, structural, physiological, and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers is required.

    The initial fixed-term contract is for 3 years after which a permanent contract will be provided given successful evaluation.

    We look forward to receiving your application by January 11th, 2019:


    Prof. Dr. Tobias Moser
    Professor of Auditory Neuroscience
    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Institute for Auditory Neuroscience
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: +49 (0) 551/39-63071
    Fax: +49 (0) 551/39-22299
    E-Mail: ianoff@gwdg.de


    Please send your application only via e-mail as a PDF-file.

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version of this job advert.


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

    PhD student position in Synaptic Neuroscience

    Mammalian sound encoding relies on faithful and precise neurotransmission between cochlear inner hair cells (IHC) and afferent spiral ganglion neurons. To master this challenging task, the presynaptic active zones of IHCs are equipped with presynaptic specializations –termed 'synaptic ribbons' – that facilitate high rates of vesicular release and subsequent replenishment, even during prolonged periods of ongoing stimulation. While the molecular architecture and function of ribbon-type active zones has been an area of intense research, the presynaptic development prior to hearing onset still remains largely enigmatic. Hence, this project will focus on developmental aspects of IHC pre-synaptogenesis in auditory hair cells and aims to identify the key molecules, as well as the underlying cellular processes that determine the functional maturation and presynaptic plasticity of this high-throughput synapse.

    The successful candidate will be tightly integrated within the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience (University Medical Center) and the III. Physical Institute (Georg August University). The project will employ various gene manipulation approaches in combination with electrophysiology, optogenetics and advanced light-microscopic imaging techniques (e.g. live-cell wide-field, confocal and stimulated emission depletion [STED] microscopy) to decipher molecular determinants of presynaptic active zone formation and maturation in acutely dissected or cultured mammalian inner ear preparations.

    We are looking for highly motivated applicants with a strong background in neuroscience and/or live-cell imaging; additional experience in molecular biology or programming skills are of advantage. Moreover, the ability to work in an interdisciplinary (i.e. combining molecular, ultrastructural and physiological approaches) and international research team is an essential prerequisite. This position is supported by a DFG Grant (Collaborative Research Center 889) and the funding will be available for 3.5 years. Income is equivalent to E13/65%.

    Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, and the German Primate Center. The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience & InnerEarLab offers a stimulating multidisciplinary research and training environment and operates state of the art research infrastructure. Moreover, the institute is tightly integrated in the Campus with research groups hosted also at non-university institutions and runs numerous productive collaborations on Campus such as within the collaborative sensory research center 889 (www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de), the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN, www.bccn-goettingen.de) and the Center for Nanoscale Microscopy and Molecular Physiology of the Brain (www.cmpb.uni-goettingen.de) as well as beyond the Campus.

    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: christian.vogl@med.uni-goettingen.de until January 31st, 2019.

    Dr. Christian Vogl
    Institute for Auditory Neuroscience and InnerEarLab, University Medical Center Göttingen
    Robert-Koch-Str. 40, D-37075 Goettingen, Germany

    Travel and application fees cannot be refunded or transferred.

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version of this job advert.


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

    PhD-Student Position in Synaptic Neuroscience

    Mammalian sound encoding relies on faithful and precise neurotransmission between cochlear inner hair cells (IHC) and afferent spiral ganglion neurons. To master this challenging task, the presynaptic active zones of IHCs are equipped with presynaptic specialisations – due to their morphology termed 'synaptic ribbons' – that facilitate high rates of vesicular release and subsequent replenishment, even during prolonged periods of ongoing stimulation. While the molecular architecture and function of ribbon-type active zones has been an area of intense research, the presynaptic development prior to hearing onset still remains enigmatic. Hence, this project will focus on developmental aspects of presynaptogenesis in auditory hair cells and aims to identify the key molecules, as well as the underlying cellular processes that determine the functional maturation and presynaptic plasticity of this high-throughput synapse.

    The successful candidate will use gene manipulation approaches in combination with electrophysiology and cutting edge light-microscopic imaging techniques, e.g. live-cell confocal and stimulated emission-depletion (STED) microscopy, to decipher molecular determinants of presynaptic active zone formation and maturation in acutely dissected or cultured mammalian inner ear preparations.

    We are looking for highly motivated applicants with a strong background in neuroscience and/or live-cell imaging; additional experience in molecular biology or programming skills are of advantage. Moreover, the ability to work in an interdisciplinary (i.e. combining molecular, ultrastructural and physiological approaches) and international research team is an essential prerequisite. This position is supported by an Otto-Creutzfeldt fellowship of the Helmut & Elisabeth Uhl Foundation and available for 3+ years. Income will be equivalent to E13 65%.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, and the German Primate Center. The Institute for Auditory Neuroscience & InnerEarLab offers a stimulating multidisciplinary research and training environment and operates state of the art research infrastructure. Moreover, the institute is tightly integrated in the Campus with research groups hosted also at non-university institutions and runs numerous productive collaborations on Campus such as within the collaborative sensory research center SFB 889 , the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN) and the Center for Nanoscale Microscopy and Molecular Physiology of the Brain (CNMPB), as well as beyond the campus.

    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: christian.vogl@med.uni-goettingen.de until October 15th, 2017.

    Dr. Christian Vogl
    Institute for Auditory Neuroscience and InnerEarLab
    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Robert-Koch-Str. 40
    37075 Göttingen
    E-mail: christian.vogl@med.uni-goettingen.de

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

    PhD Student Position in Synaptic Neuroscience

    The successful applicants are expected to have completed university studies in a life science discipline (MSc or diploma). Very good English skills are expected. A background in neuroscience, experience in computer based image analysis, imaging techniques such as confocal fluorescence microscopy and/or especially transmission electron microscopy is beneficial. While providing intense training on the relevant techniques we encourage growing independence in performing the work.

    Synaptic transmission builds on the presynaptic coupling of electrical excitation to transmitter release. Multidomain-scaffold proteins of the active zone (AZ) are thought to govern the topographical organization of vesicular release sites and Ca2+ channels at the active zone and, thereby, to critically determine stimulussecretion coupling. We plan to address this question at auditory calyceal synapses that serve the demands of high frequency transmission and offer great experimental access to presynaptic mechanisms. The work will employ patch-clamp slice physiology, immunohistochemistry and confocal as well as STED microscopy.

    The project is part of the collaborative research center 1286 “Quantitative Synaptology” and the wider Göttingen Campus, which is a leading neuroscience center in Europe hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned neuroscience research institutions. This includes the University, three Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, and the German Primate Center, as well as further collaborative research programs.

    Please submit your application preferably in one single PDF-document, including cover letter, CV, list of publications (if applicable), names of possible referees, and relevant certificates to: ianoff@gwdg.de

    Prof. Dr. Tobias Moser
    Institute for Auditory Neuroscience and InnerEarLab
    University Medical Center Göttingen
    Robert-Koch-Str. 40
    www.Institute for Auditory Neuroscience/Moser Group




    The German Primate Center GmbH – Leibniz-Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen is a primate research and competence center that does basic research. It concentrates on three main areas named Organismic Primate Biology, Infections Research and Neurosciences. The DPZ maintains three field stations to do research on and with primates. Furthermore it is one of 92 research and infrastructure establishments of the Leibniz Association.
    We are offering a full-time position for a

    Computer Scientist/Electronics Engineer


    as a software and hardware developer in our Auditory Neuroscience workgroup. The contract will initially be for two years but a continuation is intended. Part-time employment is possible.

    We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, versatile and creative. Unrestricted teamwork and a high degree of flexibility are indispensable prerequisites. For the position, a degree as a computer scientist or as an electronics engineer is a requirement.

    Your field of work includes the independent development of new hardware and software for novel (optical) cochlear implants in close cooperation with engineering and biomedical scientists. You are required to have extensive experience with microcontrollers i.e. programming, integration and communication with digital signal processing and audio coding, as well as with A/D- und D/A-converters. The command of a higher programming language (preferably C/C++) and assembler is a prerequisite. Experience with MATLAB programming and the knowledge of analog and digital technology are welcome.

    Experience with cochlear implants is advantageous since the fitting of optical cochlear implants on animals is planned in cooperation with biomedical scientists. Since the group is international, a command of the English language is a prerequisite.

    The appointment at the DPZ follows the applied regulations of civil service. The classification follows the TV-L. In case of equal qualifications disabled persons are preferred.

    Please send in your written application including all certificates until the 15.03.2017 under the key word “Auditory Neuroscience” to

    Deutsches Primatenzentrum GmbH – Leibniz Institut für Primatenforschung
    Personnel Office
    Kellnerweg 4
    37077 Göttingen

    or via mail to bewerbung@dpz.eu.

    Further information can be found on our internet pages: http://www.dpz.eu or by calling +49 551 3851-105

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    Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften der Universitätsmedizin Göttingen sucht im Rahmen des Dualen Studiums (BSc / MSc) an der Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst (HAWK) eine(n)

    Elektrotechnikerin/Elektrotechniker bzw. Elektroingenieurin/Elektroingenieur


    als Hard- und Software-Entwickler zur sofortigen Besetzung mit einer durchschnittlichen wöchentlichen Arbeitszeit von 20 Std./Woche in einem wissenschaftlichen Projekt ergänzend zum gleichzeitigen Studium. Wir suchen eine vielseitige, kreative und auf hohe Qualität der Arbeit bedachte Persönlichkeit. Uneingeschränkte Teamfähigkeit und hohe Flexibilität sind unverzichtbare Voraussetzungen. Für die Einstellung muss eine abgeschlossene Ausbildung als Elektrotechniker/in oder ein Studienabschluss als Elektroingenieur/in vorliegen.

    Ihr Aufgabengebiet umfasst die überwiegend selbständige Entwicklung neuer Hard- und Software für innovative Hörforschung und neuartige (optische) Cochleaimplantate, die Reparatur von vorhandener Hardware sowie die technische Betreuung von physiologischen und psychophysischen Versuchen jeweils in enger Absprache mit Wissenschaftlern und in Kooperation mit den Mitarbeitern der feinmechanischen Werkstatt. Für die Einstellung erforderlich sind Erfahrungen mit Mikrocontrollern, A/D- und D/A-Wandlern (Erfahrung mit National Instruments PC-Boards sind wünschenswert) und digitaler Signalverarbeitung. Neben fundierten Kenntnissen in Analog- und Digitaltechnik ist die Beherrschung einer höheren Programmiersprache (bevorzugt C++) und Assembler gewünscht. Erfahrungen in MATLAB-Programmierung sowie in einer Software zum Herstellen von Platinen-Layouts (bevorzugt Eagle) sind wünschenswert. Durch die internationale Arbeitsgruppe sind Englischkenntnisse notwendig.

    Ihre schriftliche Bewerbung sollte Ihren Lebenslauf und ein Motivationsschreiben enthalten.

    Senden Sie Ihre Bewerbung, vorzugsweise in elektronischer Form als pdf, an:

    Prof. Tobias Moser
    Direktor, Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: 0551 / 39-3922803
    Fax.: 0551 / 39-3912950
    email: ianoff@gwdg.de




    Im Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften ist zum nächstmöglichen Termin im Verwaltungsdienst des Sonderforschungsbereichs (SFB) 889 "Zelluläre Mechanismen sensorischer Verarbeitung" folgende Stelle zu besetzen:

    Administrativer Koordinator (w/m)


    - Entgelt nach TV-L (zunächst bis zum 31.12.2018, Vollzeit, 38,5 Std./Wo.) -

    Zu den Aufgaben gehören die Unterstützung bei der Administration des SFB 889 „Zelluläre Mechanismen sensorischer Verarbeitung“ inklusive Mittelverwaltung, Beschaffungen, Vorbereitung von Personalmaßnahmen sowie von Vortrags- und Kursveranstaltungen, Unterstützung von Gastwissenschaftler-Aufenthalten, Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Berichten und Anträgen sowie der Pflege des Webauftritts des SFB889. Weitere Tätigkeiten sind die Mitorganisation der Aktivitäten des sensorischen Schwerpunkts der Universität Göttingen und die Mitbetreuung des „Sensory and Motor Neuroscience“ Promotionsprogramms der Graduiertenschule GGNB. Gute englische Sprachkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift sind für die Arbeit erforderlich.
    SAP-Grundkenntnisse und Kenntnisse in der Drittmittelverwaltung wären wünschenswert.

    Die Stelle ist zunächst bis zum 31.12.2018 befristet gem. der aktuellen Förderperiode des SFB 889. Bei Verlängerung des SFB 889 kann die Befristung entsprechend der neuen Laufzeit (voraussichtlich bis 2022) angepasst werden.

    Die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen strebt in den Bereichen, in denen Männer unterrepräsentiert sind, eine Erhöhung des Männeranteils an und fordert daher qualifizierte Männer ausdrücklich zur Bewerbung auf. Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen/Bewerber werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt.

    Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte bis zum 01.05.2016 an:

    Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
    Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften
    Herrn Prof. Tobias Moser
    Institutsleiter, Sprecher des SFB 889
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: 0551/39-22803
    Fax: 0551/39-22299
    E-Mail: ianoff@gwdg.de

    Ihr Ansprechpartner
    Dr. Jakob Neef, Tel.: 0551/39-8970

    Fahrt- und Bewerbungskosten können nicht erstattet oder übernommen werden.

    Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen ausschließlich per E-Mail im PDF-Format ein.

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    The developing research cluster "life at the nanoscale" (life@nano) at the University of Göttingen is looking to fill the position of a

    Research Associate (PostDoc) - in Nanophysiology

    Limited contract of 3 years, full position | Pay grade 13 TV-L


    The life@nano fellows are expected to build an independent research program targeting cellular nanoscale machineries. Supported by a modest start-up and affiliated with one or two group(s) of the life@nano consortium, the fellows can take advantage of the scientific infrastructure and environment to tackle fundamental research at the interface of the natural and biomedical sciences.
    This position should be filled by the beginning of 2016. The regular working hours will be full time (100%) with a limited contract of 3 years. The position is funded by the State of Lower Saxony. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L.
    The objective of the research cluster life@nano is to target the structure, function, and dysfunction of non-covalent assemblies with a defined function in a cell, so-called nanoscopic functional units. The life@nano cluster focusses on three main areas: i) supramolecular complexes in gene expression, ii) lipid membrane-based nanodomains for recognition, adhesion, and signalling, and iii) protein-based nanoscopic functional units mediating trafficking processes.
    The life@nano initiative involves research groups from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medicine, and Physics and is a joint initiative of the University of Göttingen, the University Medical Center, the MPI for Biophysical Chemistry, the MPI for Dynamics and Self-Organization, the MPI of Experimental Medicine, the Laser Laboratorium, and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases.
    Successful candidates hold a Master and a Ph.D. or equivalent in the natural or biomedical sciences with an excellent track record in high- and superresolution imaging and/or electrophysiology of cellular nanoscopic functional units and should target one of the three main areas given above. They should have demonstrated their ability for interdisciplinary collaboration and should work alongside with life scientists, physicists, mathematicians, and/or chemists on campus.
    The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured.
    Please send your application with the usual documents as well as a short research proposal (not exceeding 5 pages) in electronic form as one single pdf file by January 10th 2016 to the address below.
    If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jakob Neef (phone: +49 551 39 8970, e-mail: jneef@gwdg.de).

    Please send your application until January 10th, 2016, to:

    Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
    Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften
    Jakob Neef
    Research Coordinator
    37099 Göttingen

    Tel.: 0551-39-8970
    Fax: 0551-39-22299
    E-mail: ianoff@gwdg.de
    Web: http://grc.uni-goettingen.de/index.php?id=matter

    Travel and application fees can not be refunded or transferred.

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version.


    Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaft der Universitätsmedizin Göttingen sucht eine/n

    Technische Assistentin / technischen Assistenten (MTA/BTA/CTA)

    [befristet, Vollzeit] | Entgelt nach TV-L

    Über uns
    Die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen ist ein Klinikum der Maximalversorgung und bietet vielfältige Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten. 7.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter in über 60 Abteilungen und Einrichtungen arbeiten für eine qualitativ hochwertige Patientenversorgung, exzellente Forschung und moderne Lehre. Als Stadt der Wissenschaft liegt Göttingen im Zentrum Deutschlands, die Universitätsmedizin Göttingen ist eingebunden in ein attraktives Netzwerk wissenschaftlicher Forschungseinrichtungen.
    Das Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaft beschäftigt sich mit der molekularen Anatomie, Physiologie und Pathophysiologie der synaptischen Informationsverarbeitung im Hörsystem sowie mit deren Wiederherstellung mit modernsten molekulargenetischen Methoden.
    Im Rahmen des EU-geförderten Projektes „OptoHear“ entwickeln wir neuartige Verfahren zur optogenetischen Wiederherstellung des Hörvermögens. Wir suchen eine motivierte, teamfähige Persönlichkeit, um das Team im Bereich der molekular- und zellbiologischen Aufgaben zu verstärken.

    Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören
    • Klonierung von Kanalrhodopsinsequenzen und Herstellung von viralen AAV-Vektoren
    • Expressionsanalyse in Zellkultur
    • Erstellung immunhistochemischer Präparate
    • Die selbstständige Organisation und Dokumentation der experimentellen Arbeiten
    • Herstellung von Puffern und Lösungen
    • Genotypisierungen

    Was Sie mitbringen
    • Erfolgreich abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung als MTA, BTA oder CTA (oder vergleichbare Ausbildung)
    • Molekularbiologische Kenntnisse
    • Ggf. Berufserfahrung im Bereich der Herstellung viraler Vektoren
    • Gute MS-Office- und Englischkenntnisse setzen wir voraus

    Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen/Bewerber werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt.

    Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung bis zum zum 30.11.15, vorzugsweise in elektronischer Form (einzelnes pdf-Dokument), an:

    Prof. Tobias Moser
    Direktor, Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften
    37099 Göttingen
    Tel.: 0551 / 39-3922803
    Fax.: 0551 / 39-3912950
    email: ianoff@gwdg.deWeb: http://www.auditory-neuroscience.uni-goettingen.de


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

    Postdoctoral Position in Synaptic Nanophysiology

    The successful candidate will conduct biophysical experiments and modeling on the synaptic nanoanatomy and nanophysiology targeting experimentally well accessible synapses of the auditory pathway. Our work aims at elucidating the presynaptic mechanisms of exocytosis, endocytosis, Ca2+ influx-exocytosis and -endocytosis coupling, active zone clearance and vesicle replenishment. We target the large active zones of inner hair cell ribbon synapses and the large calyceal endbulb of Held synapses. We use state of the art electrophysiology (pre- and/or postsynaptic patch-clamp, capacitance measurements) and optical methods (uncaging, confocal, 2-photon and STED imaging) to study normal and genetically manipulated synapses, and combine the experiments with biophysical modelling to target fundamental research questions such as: How is the high temporal precision of the auditory code brought about by a chain of stochastic events at the hair cell synapse?

    We are looking for excellent and highly motivated applicants with a strong background in physics or biology and proven experience in biophysical techniques. Competence in electrophysiology and state of the art microscopical imaging will be useful. Good computational skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary (combining molecular, structural, physiological and theoretical approaches) and international team of researchers are required. Prior knowledge in theoretical neuroscience is welcome.

    The Göttingen Campus is a leading Neuroscience Center hosting numerous prestigious and internationally renowned research institutions. This includes the University and its Medical Center, three lifescience 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 Non-University Institutions and runs numerous stimulating collaborations on Campus such as within the collaborative sensory research center SFB889 (www.sfb889.uni-goettingen.de/), the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN, www.bccn-goettingen.de) and the Center for for Nanoscale Microscopy and Molecular Physiology of the Brain (www.cmpb.uni-goettingen.de).

    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: ianoff@gwdg.de until March 31st 2015

    pdf Click here to download the PDF version.


    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.