PhD Position in 'Neuroscience of Motivation in Neurorehabilitation' 80%
Key information
- Publication date:25 November 2024
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Zürich
The Neuroscience of Cognition and Motivation in Rehabilitation Lab (NeuroCoRe) at the University and University Hospital of Zurich (Department of Medicine) is dedicated to translating motivational and cognitive neuroscience to develop innovative approaches in neurorehabilitation. Our core research interest is to understand the neuronal and behavioral correlates of motivation.
In this project we seek to elucidate the neuronal mechanisms of motivation. This project aims to develop a biofeedback procedure to induce motivation for cognitive and motor effort in healthy and stroke subjects. To this end, we will record the neuronal activation of motivation and effort electrophysiologically, using high-density EEG. The corresponding autonomous response will be assessed with cardiological parameters.
The University Hospital of Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our more than 8, 600 employees and around 700 trainees work every day for the well-being of our patients.
In this project we seek to elucidate the neuronal mechanisms of motivation. This project aims to develop a biofeedback procedure to induce motivation for cognitive and motor effort in healthy and stroke subjects. To this end, we will record the neuronal activation of motivation and effort electrophysiologically, using high-density EEG. The corresponding autonomous response will be assessed with cardiological parameters.
The University Hospital of Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our more than 8, 600 employees and around 700 trainees work every day for the well-being of our patients.
Start of employment 01.01.2025 or by agreement, temporary
Your responsibilities:
- Implementation of a cognitive and motor task-based reward paradigm
- Hands-on data acquisition of high-density EEG and heart rate measurements
- Development of new study designs and participant recruitment
- Advanced signal processing
- Dissemination of research findings through scientific publications and presentations
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A Master's degree (or nearing completion) in neuroscience, psychology, neurophysiology, biomedical engineering, health sciences and technology, or a related field
- Strong interest in technical skills, particularly in programming (e.g., Matlab, Python) and data analysis
- Experience with EEG is desirable
- Strong communication skills, scientific and creative reasoning, and a very collaborative spirit
- Structured, reliable, proactive and well-organized personality
- Fluency in German and English
- Strong interest and aptitude to work with vulnerable populations
- Flexibility to travel
Your application:
- Curriculum Vitae including educational history, full list of publications, awards, etc.
- Research motivation statement of max. two A4 pages covering your interests, goals, experiences, and how they would relate to and fit in with proposed research domain and activities
- Diplomas
- Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of at least two references, mentioning for each of them the professional relationship you have with them.
Universitätsspital Zürich
8091 Zürich
8091 Zürich
