The Chair for Sensory Neuroengineering at the new Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering is looking for a PhD student to work on an innovative project in the neurobiology of communication. Together with the industry partner Sivantos, a world-leading hearing-aid manufacturer, you will investigate neurobiological mechanisms and electrophysiological markers of speech comprehension. You will therefore develop and employ EEG hyperscanning, in which the neural activity of several subjects engaged in a conversation will be measured simultaneously. You will furthermore develop AI algorithms to analyse the obtained data. The results will contribute to better customization and real-time adaptation of hearing aids to their wearers.

To apply, please send a letter detailing your motivation, a CV, copies of your degrees and details of two referees. Please combine all documents into a single pdf and send them per email with subject Application PhD student to Prof. Dr. Tobias Reichenbach (tobias.j.reichenbach(at)fau.de).

PhD position in Sensory Neurotechnology

Das Aufgabengebiet umfasst u. a.

• Non-invasive measurement of brain activity (EEG) during speech processing
• Development and application of AI methods for the analysis of EEG signals regarding speech comprehension and hearing impairment
• Close collaboration with the clinical partner Sivantos
• Analysis and communication of the obtained results
• Publication of the results in scientific journals and presentation of the results in national and international conferences

Notwendige Qualifikation

• Excellent degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or a similar disciplince
• Strong interest in neurological research at the interface to AI
• Experience in one (or several) of these areas: signal processing, machine learning, neurobiology and neuroimaging
• Excellent organisational capabilities
• High own-initiative and desire to work independently
• Excellent cooperation, communication and team skills
• Excellent knowledge of written and oral English
• Strong motivation to graduate within three years

Bemerkungen

AI at the interface to neurobiology is a highly timely topic of immense societal relevance. We offer you the possibility to actively shape this exciting and rapidly developing field. We support your work through:

• A lively scientific environment within the Department and the possibility to cooperate with excellent partners at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, at Imperial College London as well as with industry partners
• An excellent environment to conduct leading science and to realise own scientific ideas
• An excellent training in the development of AI methods for neuronal data
• Development of your personal strengths, for instance through extensive courses on personal development
• 26 days of holiday per year

The renumeration is according to Group 13 of the German public service (TV-L).

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Bewerbungsschluss: 30.04.2022

Detailinformationen

Stellenbezeichnung: PhD position in Sensory Neurotechnology

Besetzung zum: 01.08.2022

Entgelt: E13 (je nach Qualifikation und persönlichen Voraussetzungen)

Teilzeit / Vollzeit: Vollzeit

Befristung: unbefristet

Kontaktperson für weitere Informationen

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Tobias Reichenbach
Telefon: 09131 85 23354
E-Mail: tobias.j.reichenbach@fau.de

W3-Professur für Sensorische Neurotechnologie
Konrad Zuse Str. 3/5
91052 Erlangen Bayern

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