Promovendus Futurecare – Maximizing the Potential of Cochlear Implants

Would you like to join our team in improving access to care for people with hearing loss who are eligible for a cochlear implant? Then we are looking for you!

Job description

Cochlear implants (CIs) are hearing devices for people with severe hearing loss. Despite the proven benefits of CIs, studies show that fewer than 10% of adults who are eligible actually receive an implant. This means that the vast majority of potential candidates do not have a cochlear implant. The reasons for this are not yet fully understood. As a leading cochlear implant center, we are committed to improving access to cochlear implantation for people with severe hearing loss in the Netherlands. We are therefore looking for a PhD candidate for a four-year research project.

During the first phase of this project, you will investigate why many people who are eligible for a cochlear implant do not receive one. In the second phase, you will focus on addressing the barriers that limit ac...