PhD position: Clinical Pediatric Obesity Research & Cardiovascular Phenotyping — Universität Bern
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
UniBE is typically Bern.
We expect you to have an appreciative culture and a healthy working environment.
- UniBE is typically Bern.
- We expect you to have an appreciative culture and a healthy working environment.
- Independent recruitment and implementation of specialized cardiovascular examinations (including pulse wave velocity, A.
- Karotis Intima-media Dicke in close cooperation with cardiology).
Main responsibilities
- Independent recruitment and implementation of specialized cardiovascular examinations (including pulse wave velocity, A.
- Karotis Intima-media Dicke in close cooperation with cardiology).
- This also includes the evaluation of novel optical blood pressure sensors.
- Preparation and monitoring of the analyses of blood samples with regard to translational metabolomics and proteomics questions
- Individual, empathetic and flexible care of our young patients and their families throughout the course of the study.
Company and context
- A high degree of single-mindedness, organizational talent and certainty is required here
- Writing at least 2 first author and 1-2 co-authorship publications within the framework of the structured PhD project as well as presentations of further abstracts and publications at national and international congresses Requirements
- Completed study of human medicine with 1 to 2 years of clinical experience, ideally in pediatrics or internal medicine
- They are characterized by a high degree of personal responsibility, self-efficacy and determination, but combine this with humility, scientific logic and strong empathy in dealing with patients.
- German or Swiss German as mother tongue is mandatory
- We require a good knowledge of French for patient contracts as well as a very good knowledge of English for scientific writing.
- Strong interest in quantitative data analysis.
- Prior knowledge or high affinity for data analysis with R (RStats) is expressly desired
- Excellent time and self-management in the coordination of clinical processes and complex data streams We offer:
- Excellent publication prospects (3-4 publications as first, second authorships realistic)
Additional details
- Writing at least 2 first author and 1-2 co-authorship publications within the framework of the structured PhD project as well as presentations of further abstracts and publications at national and international congresses
- Excellent time and self-management in the coordination of clinical processes and complex data streams
Notes and original content
- Requirements
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