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

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

041 939 53 72

Questions on the job

Marija Glisic

Group Leader

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+41 41 939 66 45