Declaration of Interest Regarding PhD project the field of audiology

The Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is inviting applications for a PhD position in the field of audiology. The position is available for three years from March 1st, 2026.

Project Description

The advertised PhD position forms part of a competence network supported by the EU Interreg-6a funding scheme between Germany and Denmark. The vision is to develop an innovative digital platform to support persons with hearing problems – from initial self-help to professional care. Termed ‘Online Service Centre for heAring caRe’ (OSCAR), the platform will provide neutral information services, online hearing tests, aftercare tools, and follow-up recommendations in an integrated, user-friendly manner.

OSCAR includes the following project partners: SDU (Profs. Tobias Neher & Michal Fereczkowski), the German Institute of Hearing Aids GmbH (PD Dr. Hendrik Husstedt & Dr. Florian Denk), Odense University Hospital (Clinical Prof. Jesper Hvass Schmidt), and hear-concept GmbH & Co. KG (Maurice Horn). Moreover, OSCAR includes several affiliated network partners (Technical University of Applied Sciences Lübeck, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Interacoustics A/S, Oticon A/S, and Høreforeningen). Further information about OSCAR is available from this website.

The PhD student at SDU will mainly contribute to work package 4 (‘Hearing screening and needs assessment’). Tasks will include the development and evaluation of digital tools for screening and profiling persons with untreated hearing problems with a focus on speech perception in noise, suprathreshold psychoacoustics, and self-perceived hearing abilities.

Research Environment

At SDU, the PhD student will be affiliated with the Research Unit of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, which is divided into three sections: Surgically-related ENT, Medical Audiology, and Technical Audiology. The advertised PhD position is available in the Technical Audiology section.

Qualifications

The position is suited for a person with an interest in both technical and clinical audiological work. Ideally, applicants for the position should possess the following qualifications:

• Master degree in audiology, speech and hearing sciences, acoustics, or a related field
• Very good command of audiological test methods and hearing aid treatment
• Good command of psychoacoustics
• Good command of the English language in spoken and written form
• Knowledge of statistics and/or data science
• Knowledge of Matlab, Python, or a similar programming language
• Some research experience (e.g., in the form of a conference contribution, a publication, or a research assistant position)
• Knowledge of the Danish and/or German language is a plus

Candidates who are about to obtain these qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

For further information about the position, please contact:

 

 Professor Tobias Neher, Audiology, Department of Clinical Research, tneher@health.sdu.dk, Phone: +45 6550 7659

• Applications must include:
• • A cover letter outlining the candidate’s motivation and qualifications for the position (ca. 1 page)
• • A detailed CV
• Copies of university certificates
• Contact details of two university supervisors or employers who can provide references• Any available scientific output (e.g., a conference poster or paper)Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.

The closing date for applications is Oct. 19th, 2025. 

The successful candidate will be asked to apply to the PhD school, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU for enrolment as PhD student.

 

The PhD programme will be carried out in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

• The terms of employment as a salaried PhD Research Fellow are stated in the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
• SDU wishes its staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.