University Hospital Zurich, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
PhD Position in middle-ear mechanics and middle-ear implant (SNSF project) 100 %
Start of employment September 1, 2025 or mutually agreed, temporaryThe Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (led by Prof. Alexander Huber) is at the forefront of clinical care and innovative research in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine. We provide comprehensive clinical services for a wide range of ENT conditions, combining advanced treatment techniques with compassionate patient care. Our department also conducts cutting-edge research in both basic science and clinical applications of ENT, with a strong focus on improving outcomes in hearing restoration, surgical techniques, and patient quality of life. Join us to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of ENT medicine and surgery.
Your responsibilities
As a PhD student in our research facility, you will play a key role in advancing our understanding of middle-ear mechanics and hearing restoration techniques. Your research will involve laboratory experiments, patient follow-up, and computational modeling. You will conduct experiments using temporal bone preparations to explore biomechanics of the middle ear and assess effects of surgical interventions. Additionally, you will engage with patients who have undergone middle-ear implant surgeries, collecting and analyzing data on their postoperative recovery and hearing outcomes.
A central focus of your work will be to investigate the role of the stapedial annular ligament and its relationship with middle-ear function, in both normal and surgically-reconstructed ears. You will also construct and simulate computational models of the middle-ear systems, contributing to development of advanced tools for understanding restoration of hearing. Throughout your PhD, you will write a dissertation composed of research papers, each prepared for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals. You will have the opportunity to present your findings at international conferences, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the global scientific community.
In addition to your research activities, you will be involved in teaching, which will further enhance your academic development and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to the field of otology while developing your career in clinical research.
A central focus of your work will be to investigate the role of the stapedial annular ligament and its relationship with middle-ear function, in both normal and surgically-reconstructed ears. You will also construct and simulate computational models of the middle-ear systems, contributing to development of advanced tools for understanding restoration of hearing. Throughout your PhD, you will write a dissertation composed of research papers, each prepared for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals. You will have the opportunity to present your findings at international conferences, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the global scientific community.
In addition to your research activities, you will be involved in teaching, which will further enhance your academic development and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to the field of otology while developing your career in clinical research.
Your profile
You have gained a Master's degree in Medicine with excellent grades. You have very good language skills in English and basic language skills in German plus the motivation to improve. We expect a self-dependent personality with a strong interest in clinical research, who shows extraordinary initiative and motivation. We are looking for a team player.
What we offer
What we offer
- Varied, interesting and challenging work embedded within a highly interdisciplinary research team
- Flexible and friendly working environment
- Collaborative work with research teams of our domestic and international research partners
- Opportunity to participate in international conferences
- Teaching opportunities and supervision of research projects / MSc theses
- Interesting curriculum by the PhD program in Clinical Sciences providing skills in middle-ear mechanics and middle-ear implants
- Post-doctoral supervision experienced in the field
- Salary according to the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
Information on your application
Please submit your application by May 1, 2025.Link to join online application tool: //join.lszgs.uzh.ch/login
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Working at UZH
The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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