The doctoral project investigates DFNA9, a hereditary disorder caused by mutations in the COCH gene, which leads to progressive hearing loss and vestibular dysfunction. The project aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the differential vulnerability of cochlear and vestibular systems and relate these mechanisms to clinical disease trajectories. The project will use a cross-model approach integrating mouse models and longitudinal patient cohorts.
The successful candidate will work in the research group of Prof. Dr. Sonja J. Pyott and collaborate closely with partners at the University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen (Netherlands) and in the research group of Prof. Dr. Vincent Van Rompaey at the University of Antwerp (Belgium).
🗓️ Application deadline: 23 August 2026
📄 Full details and application: University of Oldenburg Job Portal
