Description
The position is part of the research group “NeuroSensEar: Neuromorphic acoustic sensor technology for high-performance hearing aids of tomorrow”, funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The aim of the research group is to integrate principles of biological information processing into hearing aid technology and to investigate interactive outputs for better listening comprehension so that people with hearing impairments largely regain their ability to perceive hearing. Further information on the Research Unit can be found on the project website under https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/neurosensear.
The aim of the subproject is to understand biological principles of auditory signal processing using various model systems from animals (especially insects) in order to derive innovative solutions to increase performance and efficiency for hearing aid technology. The project is carried out in collaboration with the Animal Physiology Group (Prof. M. Nowotny, Dr. Stefan Schöneich) at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. The scientific focus of the position to be filled in Kiel is in the field of mathematical modelling of auditory systems of insects. The aim is to reconstruct biological models in such a way that they can be reproduced by numerical models, which can then be transferred to technical systems; so-called neuromorphic systems.
Requirements
- Scientific degree (Master’s or equivalent) in engineering, neuroscience, physics, mathematics, or a related field of study
- Extensive programming knowledge in Matlab, Python, or C/C++
- Basic knowledge of auditory systems and modeling of neural circuits
- Professional competence in one or more of the following areas is desirable: algorithms for hearing aids, bioacoustics, neuronal and technical signal processing, neuromorphic systems
- Motivation and ability to work scientifically with an independent and responsible way of working are essential
- Communication and teamwork skills, as well as very good written and spoken English skills (comparable to at least level B2) are necessary (knowledge of German is an advantage but not essential).
Application Procedure
- A short curriculum vitae (2 pages).
- A short but meaningful letter of motivation (1 page) in which you convincingly state your interest in this research opportunity.
Please send applications including CV and copies of university certificates by 08.01.2025 as a single pdf file by e-mail to:
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Abel. Martin Ziegler
E-mail: jobs.emd@tf.uni-kiel.de
Please note that applications that only contain a curriculum vitae are considered incomplete and unfortunately cannot be considered in the further procedure.
