Schweizer Paraplegiker-Forschung AG

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    "description": "Offre d'emploi : PhD candidate in neuroscience, psychology, biology, biomedical engineering (or similar) -- Schweizer Paraplegiker-Forschung AG, Zurich and Nottwil.\n\nNeuropathic pain is a major, debilitating secondary health condition after spinal cord injury (SCI). It likely involves abnormal brain-spinal interactions, including spinal hyperexcitability and altered pain modulation in the brain, but evidence in humans is still missing due to the lack of imaging protocols to measure spinal cord activity. In this multicentre study (Swiss Paraplegic Research / Balgrist University Hospital), we will investigate neuropathic pain in SCI using brain and spinal cord fMRI. After setting up and validating a novel lumbosacral cord fMRI protocol across the two centres, we will assess spinal sensitisation and abnormal brain activity linked to neuropathic pain in individuals with SCI. As part of the PhD thesis, the student is expected to take an active role in all the aspects of the project, including study conceptualization and design, preparation of the ethical application, data collection and analysis, and publication of the results.\nThese are your tasks\n•\nContribution to study conceptualization and design\n•\nWriting and submission of study documents for approval by ethics committees or authorities\n•\nEnrolment of study participants, data collection, analysis and interpretation\n•\nWriting and submission of publications in high impact, peer-reviewed journals\n•\nPresentation of research findings at national and international conferences\nWhat makes you stand out\n•\nMaster degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, biomedical engineering or similar, acceptable for matriculation at a Swiss University (Bologna compatible)\n•\nInterest in neuroimaging methods, with particular focus on functional MRI\n•\nKnowledge in Matlab and/or RStudio\n•\nWillingness to work with patients in clinical settings\n•\nProactive, good communication skills and attitude to team-work\n•\nExcellent knowledge in both German and English, mother tongue German is preferred\n•\nWillingness to travel regularly between Zurich and Nottwil (Lucerne)\nWhat you can expect\nYou can expect attractive employment conditions as well as numerous other advantages. Look forward to meaningful work in a modern work environment, flexible working times and various further training opportunities. Come and join us and expertise our unique spirit. More information at\nparplegie.ch/vorteile.\nAbout us\nSwiss 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.\nYour contact person\nQuestions about the application process\nLea Blunschi\nHR Manager\n+41 41 939 53 72\nQuestions on the job\nDr. Giuseppe Zito, Group Leader SPF Nottwil, T +41 41 939 55 86\nDr. Gergely David, Group Leader Balgrist, T +41 44 510 72 13\n\nRejoignez Schweizer Paraplegiker-Forschung AG et donnez un nouvel elan a votre carriere.",
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    "description": "  Become part of something meaningful. The PhD project will focus on utilizing real-world data to investigate the social causes of disability across the life course. The doctoral researcher will analyse the social causes and consequences of disability, examining how socioeconomic factors shape the onset of chronic illness and how functional decline impacts employment, income, and social participation over time. You will develop and apply advanced statistical and machine learning models to analyze large-scale datasets, including clinical records and patient-reported outcomes. The goal is to generate actionable insights to improve the understanding of the social and clinical determinants of disability and functioning progression, and to inform evidence-based interventions for patients with chronic diseases. This position is embedded within a Swiss National Science Foundation-funded project, and the candidate will work closely with a recently appointed Postdoctoral researcher.  These are your tasks    Develop a robust PhD research plan leveraging real-world data to explore socioeconomic causes of disability and functioning trajectories in patients with chronic diseases Analyze large-scale datasets, including socioeconomic data, patient-reported outcomes, clinical data, and functioning measures Design and implement advanced statistical and machine learning models to generate actionable insights. Write scientific papers and present findings at national and international conferences Collaborate with an interdisciplinary international team of researchers Regular participation in the University of Lucerne graduate program   What makes you stand out    Master's degree in biostatistics, data science, quantitative economics, epidemiology, or related field A strong foundation in statistical methods and/or machine learning, with an ability to apply them to clinical and functioning data Proven experience working with real-world databases and generating real-world evidence Good programming skills such as in R and/or Python Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Excellent English skills (knowledge of German is a plus but not required)   What you can expect  You can expect attractive employment conditions as well as numerous other advantages. Look forward to meaningful work in a modern work environment, flexible working times and various further training opportunities. Come and join us and experience our unique spirit. More information at parplegie.ch/vorteile.   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.  Your contact person   Questions about the application process  Lea Blunschi HR Manager +41 41 939 53 72  Questions on the job  Dr. Adrian Martinez de la Torre Group Leader +41 41 939 66 56  ",
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