PhD candidate in cardiometabolic research 100%
Infos sur l'emploi
- Date de publication :20 janvier 2025
- Taux d'activité :100%
- Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
- Langue :anglais (Courant), allemand (Intermédiaire)
- Lieu de travail :Nottwil
Your employer
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.
The Cardiometabolic & Respiratory Research and Psychosocial Dynamics and Health Research Groups are currently looking for a
PhD candidate 100%
The research groups aim to improve cardiometabolic and respiratory health and functioning determinants and support development and implementation of cost-effective personalized interventions for reducing disease burden. The PhD will be in the cardiometabolic research part of this group.
The project:
The research project "Understanding Sex- and Gender-Sensitive Dynamics in Psychological Distress among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury" is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation as part of the National Research Program "Gender Medicine and Health" (NRP 83). This innovative research project aims to transform mental health support for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) by developing a comprehensive, sex- and gender-sensitive approach to managing psychological distress during the critical transition from rehabilitation to community reintegration. The initiative seeks to improve mental health outcomes and quality of life for women and men living with SCI by translating cutting-edge research findings into practical, accessible, and personalized support strategies.
The Cardiometabolic & Respiratory Research and Psychosocial Dynamics and Health Research Groups are currently looking for a
PhD candidate 100%
The research groups aim to improve cardiometabolic and respiratory health and functioning determinants and support development and implementation of cost-effective personalized interventions for reducing disease burden. The PhD will be in the cardiometabolic research part of this group.
The project:
The research project "Understanding Sex- and Gender-Sensitive Dynamics in Psychological Distress among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury" is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation as part of the National Research Program "Gender Medicine and Health" (NRP 83). This innovative research project aims to transform mental health support for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) by developing a comprehensive, sex- and gender-sensitive approach to managing psychological distress during the critical transition from rehabilitation to community reintegration. The initiative seeks to improve mental health outcomes and quality of life for women and men living with SCI by translating cutting-edge research findings into practical, accessible, and personalized support strategies.
Your responsibility
- Reviewing scientific literature
- Synthesize and analyze quantitative data
- Assist supervisors 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 personality
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Sciences, Psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience in project planning and execution as well as in patient-oriented and real-life data
- Medical knowledge and strong interest in mental health, gender medicine, spinal cord injury or neurotrauma
- Well-Versed in statistical analysis and methodologies
- Excellent English skills (C1 level or higher) and working knowledge of German
- Ability to work efficiently, independently and in an interdisciplinary team
Your benefits
We offer:
For further information please contact PD Dr Marija Glisic, +41 41 939 66 45 or Write an email.
- A full-time PhD position in a stimulating and productive working atmosphere
- 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
For further information please contact PD Dr Marija Glisic, +41 41 939 66 45 or Write an email.
Schweizer Paraplegiker-Forschung AG
6207 Nottwil
6207 Nottwil
