The aim of the project is to transfer a novel, neuroscientific tinnitus treatment strategy (“tailor-made notched music training”, Okamoto et al. 2010, PNAS) into clinical practice. Therefore, several preparatory studies and a clinical trial will be performed. The preparatory studies serve to optimize parameters of the treatment strategy (e.g. the spectral characteristics of the training music). The goal of the clinical trial is to assess the specific efficacy of the treatment strategy. Behavioral and electrophysiological outcome measures will be applied. The project is funded by the Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research (IZKF) of the Medical Faculty Münster.
We offer:
• The possibility to receive a PhD (the students can choose between three different PhD programs).
• Access to and education in the use of state-of-the art electrophysiological (MEG, EEG), neuroimaging (fMRI), and neurostimulation (tDCS) methods.
• Education in the analysis of biological data.
• Regular organizational and educational meetings and lectures.
• A stimulating, interdisciplinary working environment in the livable city of Münster (NRW).
We expect:
• High motivation and commitment.
• The willingness and capability to deal with complex technology, methods, and topics.
• The willingness and capability to interact with distressed patients.
• The willingness and capability to develop and realize own ideas and projects.
• Solid English proficiency.
Useful prerequisites (not mandatory):
• Experience and aptitude in the examination, counseling, and management of (ideally: tinnitus) patients.
• Solid methodological and statistical knowledge.
• Experience with MEG and/or EEG.
• Experience in psychoacoustics, audiometry, and/or music theory.
The Institute for Biomagnetism & Biosignalanalysis is an interdisciplinary brain research unit of the Medical Faculty Münster. The institute communication language is English. The positions will be available from November 1st for three years. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should post or email their documents (CV, records, and if possible the names of two referees) to:
Prof. Dr. C. Pantev
Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis,
Malmedyweg 15,
48149 Münster, Germany