PhD candidate in cardiometabolic research 100%

Your Arbeitgeber

Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF) is an affiliate of the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation. The mission of SPF is sustainably improving the situation of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) through clinical and interdisciplinary research on a national and international level. Specific areas of its comprehensive research include functioning, movement and mobility, social integration, equality of opportunity, self-determination, quality of life, health services provision as well as morbidity and mortality. SPF is an extra-university research institution recognized and promoted by the Swiss federal government and the cantons and an active link to academic and industrial research and development at the national and international levels.

We are seeking a PhD candidate to join our Cardiometabolic and Respiratory Research Group.

PhD candidate in cardiometabolic research 100%

The cardiometabolic and respiratory research group aims to improve cardiometabolic and respiratory health and functioning determinants and support development and implementation of cost-effective personalized interventions for reducing disease burden.

The research project "Deciphering Cardiovascular Aging in the Context of Spinal Cord Injury" will focus on improving the understanding and prevention of cardiovascular diseases in individuals aging with spinal cord injury. The project will comprise a systematic review of the literature (and meta-analysis), and observational and interventional studies in close collaboration with the Outpatient Clinic of the Swiss Paraplegic Centre which is located close by. International collaborations and the SwiSCI cohort data (www.swisci.ch) will serve to set the clinical data into a broad context and increase reliability of the results

Your Verantwortung

• Reviewing scientific literature
• Synthesize and analyze quantitative data
• Assist supervisor in various scientific and administrative activities
• Present own work at international conferences and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Regular participation in the University's graduate program

Your Persönlichkeit

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Sciences or a closely related field
• Experience in project planning and execution
• Experience in patient-oriented and real-life data
• Medical knowledge and strong interest in cardiovascular diseases and/or spinal cord injury or neurotrauma
• Well-Versed in statistical analysis and methodologies
• Excellent English skills (C1 level or higher), working knowledge of German is advantageous but not mandatory
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and in an interdisciplinary team