The School VI Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the fields of human medicine, medical physics and acoustics, neurosciences, psychology and health care research. Together with the four regional hospitals, School VI forms the University Medical Centre Oldenburg. Furthermore, the University cooperates closely with the University Medical Centre Groningen.

The Division of Physiology/Prof Dr. Ivan Milenkovic at the Department of Human Medicine is seeking to fill the position of

Postdoctoral researcher

(Postdoc, m/f/d, salary grade E13 TV-L)

within the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all. The position is full-time (currently 39.8 hours per week) limited until 31 December 2025 and suitable for part-time work.

The loss of hair cells in the cochlea is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. The diagnosis of underlying pathophysiology plays an important role in the therapy with hearing aids. In order to characterize different pathologies, we analyze mouse models with cell-specific functional disorders in the inner ear. We correlate anatomical changes with functional tests to improve diagnostic methods for certain functional deficits. The project is embedded in the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all (http://hearing4all.eu/EN/), an interdisciplinary cluster jointly led by the Oldenburg University, Hannover Medical School and Leibniz University Hannover

We are looking for a highly motivated research assistant.

Required qualifications:

• university degree (University Diploma / Master) in biology, life sciences or comparable subject area
• doctoral degree in the field of neurosciences, life sciences or comparable area

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of auditory neurobiology and mouse genetics

• Experience with experimental animals
• Experience in electrophysiological recordings
• Experience in fluorescence microscopy
• High intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm for basic research
• High degree of independence, diligence and ability to work in a team
• Profound knowledge of English

We offer:

Our group is part of an interdisciplinary research cluster for sensory neurobiology with focus on function of the hearing system. As a member of the Cluster of Excellence ‘Hearing4All’, the University of Oldenburg offers a lively and intellectual environment from basic to clinical research, and practical application, providing ideal opportunities for comprehensive professional development.

In addition:

• Payment in accordance with collective bargaining agreement (annual special payment, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits) incl. 30 days annual leave
• Support and guidance during the onboarding phase
• A family-friendly environment with flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
• Benefits from the company health promotion programme
• Extensive free further education programme as well as dedicated support for young scientists (https://uol.de/medizin/nachwuchs)

The Carl von Ossietzky University aims to increase the proportion of women in the academic field. According to § 21 para. 3 NHG, female applicants with equivalent qualifications should be given preferential consideration. Severely disabled persons will be given preference if equally qualified.

For further information, please contact Prof. Milenkovic's office, Ms Jessica Jurado-Garcia, +49 441 798 3465, Jessica.jurado.garcia@uol.de

Please send your application documents (description of your motivation, CV, certificates, as well as a list of publications and university courses) preferably by e-mail as a coherent PDF document to the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Ms Jessica Jurado-Garcia, +49 441 798 3465, Jessica.jurado.garcia@uol.de by 15th of October 2024.

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