CherISH_DC03 - Impact of internaural time delay on sound localisation

Excellent and strongly motivated candidates are sought exhibiting a general attitude suited to research, i.e. being intellectually curious, eager to explore and learn, capable of critical thinking, open to innovation, able to cleverly use their skills to address unknown problems, not scared about complexity. In particular, they should be open to the multidisciplinary approach needed to realize this project.

A solid scientific background will be required, if possible, in the neurophysiology of hearing. Adequate competences in neurophysiological experimenting, programming, signal analysis, statistics and machine learning. Familiarity with neuroscientific concepts and solid background in natural science is beneficial. Any further specific skills useful for researching in the field of rehabilitation medicine will be also highly valued.

The PhD candidate will work with patients with hearing impairments. It is important to be sensitive to their limitations and needs and to develop empathy towards them. To communicate with the patients, well very good German Language skills are needed.

The idea of the training network is to advance one's own project in cooperation with other scientists. It is therefore crucial that the PhD candidate can work efficiently both independently and in a team.

Since the MSCA positions are particularly intended to increase students’ mobility and facilitate international cooperation and mutual exchange of knowledge, a good teamwork attitude, with an open mind keen to interact positively with people from different cultures and backgrounds, will be also required.

1. You will receive a 3-year full-time employment contract, enrolled in a PhD program. The salary is in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Doctoral Researchers and the exact (net) salary will be confirmed upon appointment and is dependent on local tax regulations and on the country correction factor applied by EU. The salary includes a living, mobility, and family allowance (if applicable). “Family” is understood to be people linked to the researcher by marriage (or by a relationship with a state equivalent to marriage recognized by the legislation of the country where this relationship was formalized) or dependent children who are supported by the researcher. The family relationship and/or dependence of children with the researcher must be accredited by official document. (for more information see here https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/doctoral-ne…)
2. We offer modern, state-of the art laboratories, facilities, and equipment, as well as participation in training activities at the Tübingen University, the local Graduate Training Center of Neuroscience (Doctoral program), and within the international and intersectorial CherISH network (CherISH website – coming soon).
3. You will travel for 2 planned secondments, annual meetings, workshops and national/international conferences.
4. Work-life balance in a middle-sized university city offering options for outdoor, sport & cultural activities

We welcome applications from Doctoral Researcher candidates fulfilling the following criteria:

1. Not having already received a PhD or equivalent degree by any institution; researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
2. They can be of any nationality but must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organization for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date. Time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention (1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol), compulsory national service, and/or short stays such as holidays are not considered.
3. They must also be eligible to work in Germany according to regulations (e.g. visa requirements), and also to travel/work in other European countries for collaborations/secondments and trainings;
4. They must meet the entry requirements for PhD enrolment in the University of Tübingen.

They must hold a 2nd Level Master Degree in life sciences (neuroscience, neurobiology, biomedical engineering or closely related fields).

1. Being proficient in English and German (a minimum of B2 level or equivalent is desirable) and agreeing to use the English language both for work and for any other official matter, including the selection process.

1. Must be available to enroll full-time in the PhD program at UT early Sept 2024.
2. Are aware of and adhere to the principles set out in the Commission Recommendation on the European Charter for Researchers.
3. Agreeing to undertake the PhD training program associated to this position, in case they are selected;
4. Agreeing to move to Tübingen area (Germany) for the entire duration of the contract, in case they are selected.
5. Agreeing to travel for the 2 secondments (6 weeks each) planned at project partners (other countries).

Applications must be sent by email to aurore.brugeaud@med.uni-tuebingen.de
In the Subject of the email, please write “CherISH- PhD candidate Application – Project DC3”

Applications must be in English. Each applicant can apply to a maximum of three individual research projects within the Doctoral network CherISH.

The application consists of (PDF):
- CV (including publications if any);
- 1-page motivation letter;
- Recommendation letters (min 2 ; max 3)

Be aware that official transcripts of any degree achieved, preferably including average or final marks and explanation of the related assessment scale or criterion (mandatory for the main graduate degree, optional for the others) will be required for the enrolment in the University/PhD program; All documents must be in German or English. Any translations must be certified.

Recruitment Process

1. Evaluation of the applications based on eligibility criteria

2. Assessment on paper of qualifications and activities by the Selection committee

3. Online-interview for the selected candidates

The selection of the Doctoral Researcher candidates will be carried out in compliance with the general rules for HE-MSCA projects and will be based just on individual merit.

The selection process will be entirely carried out in English.
Be aware that you application could be transferred to another Partner of the Consortium

CherISH.
A Selection Committee consisting of 3 members and 1 observer was appointed by the CherISH Consortium for the evaluation of the application of the candidates for Subproject 3. Applications which do not meet the minimal prerequisites listed in the Specific Requirements section, or which are not submitted according to the procedure specified in the Offer Description section, or which are received after the submission deadline has expired, will be rejected.

The Selection Committee will send proper acknowledgement for each incoming submission. Whenever necessary, it will be also entitled to ask the candidates to provide any further document, information or clarification deemed useful to properly complete the assessment process.

Personal data will be stored for the purpose of carrying out the application procedure. Application costs cannot be reimbursed.

Questions and Answers:

For more information about the project (not the recruitment process), please write an email to christoph.braun@uni-tuebingen.de 

Are you interested? Please hand in your application to aurore.brugeaud@med.uni-tuebingen.de