PhD Position in 'Neuroscience of Motivation in Neurorehabilitation' 80 %

Join a Leading Academic Institution

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, provides an exciting environment with a variety of opportunities across multiple disciplines. With a workforce of around 10,000 employees and a selection of 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University fosters a stimulating atmosphere centered on pioneering research and exceptional education. Discover the benefits of working at UZH!

Your Responsibilities

• Implement a cognitive and motor task-based reward paradigm.
• Conduct hands-on data acquisition using high-density EEG and heart rate measurements.
• Develop innovative study designs and recruit participants.
• Engage in advanced signal processing techniques.
• Disseminate research findings through scientific publications and presentations.

Your Profile

We seek individuals who possess the following qualifications:

• A Master's degree (or nearing completion) in neuroscience, psychology, neurophysiology, biomedical engineering, health sciences and technology, or a related field.
• A strong interest in technical skills, particularly in programming (e.g., Matlab, Python) and data analysis.
• Desirable experience with EEG.
• Exceptional communication skills along with scientific and creative reasoning, complemented by a collaborative spirit.
• A structured, reliable, proactive, and well-organized personality.
• A robust interest and aptitude for working with vulnerable populations.
• Flexibility to travel to Vienna and attend international conferences.
• Native or excellent (C1) speaker of German and English.
• Possession of a driving license and a valid Swiss work permit or eligibility to obtain one.