Postdoctoral Researcher or Data Scientist
The cardiometabolic & 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 project aims to understand the metabolic consequences of spinal cord injury (SCI) and their interactions with neurological recovery and functioning in newly injured individuals with SCI. It relies on proteomics and large real-world data, offering significant potential for groundbreaking discoveries with high translational impact. In collaboration with D-HEST at ETH Zürich, we will investigate the role of medications administered during the acute and subacute phases of injury. Additionally, we will explore the neuroprotective role of female hormones (e.g., progesterone and estradiol) in early recovery after injury.
These are your tasks
- Reviewing scientific literature
- Synthesize and analyze quantitative data, and prepare scientific publications
- Assist in various scientific and administrative activities
- Present own work at international conferences and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals
What makes you stand out
- PhD degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Sciences or a closely related field
- Individuals with a master's degree in relevant fields will be considered if they have a proven track record of publishing
- Experience in project planning and execution as well as patient-oriented and real-life data
- Medical knowledge and strong interest in metabolic diseases, neurological recovery, spinal cord injury or neurotrauma
- Well-Versed in statistical analysis and methodologies
- Excellent English skills (C1 level or higher)
- Ability to work efficiently, independently and in an interdisciplinary team
We offer you
- Excellent conditions for innovative and vital research in context of SCI
- An exciting research project with close connection and high impact on clinical practice
- Supportive mentoring to advance research skills
The position is for 2 years, starting date June 2025 or upon individual agreement.
What you can expect
Your work is meaningful – you support a globally unique network of services for people with a spinal cord injury.
Your work is meaningful – you support a globally unique network of services for people with a spinal cord injury.
We're all on first name terms and on an equal footing. The close interaction, our staff parties and team events ensure a homely atmosphere.
We're all on first name terms and on an equal footing. The close interaction, our staff parties and team events ensure a homely atmosphere.
We are a “research institute of national importance” recognized and funded by the Swiss federal and cantonal governments.
We are a “research institute of national importance” recognized and funded by the Swiss federal and cantonal governments.
Numerous rest areas and sports options offer the chance to relax and unwind. You can choose: fitness, indoor swimming pool, private beach, rose garden or rather team sports?
Numerous rest areas and sports options offer the chance to relax and unwind. You can choose: fitness, indoor swimming pool, private beach, rose garden or rather team sports?
You benefit from a fair salary, good pension fund benefits and cover in the event of illness or accident. Families with children receive up to CHF 250 social supplements per month.
You benefit from a fair salary, good pension fund benefits and cover in the event of illness or accident. Families with children receive up to CHF 250 social supplements per month.
About us
Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF) is part of the Swiss Paraplegic Group. The mission of SPF is sustainably improving the situation of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) through interdisciplinary, clinical and Community-based research on a national and international level. Specific areas of its comprehensive research include functioning, mobility, social integration, equality of opportunity, self-determination, quality of life, health services provision as well as epidemiology and statistical methods. SPF is an 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.
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