PhD position in spinal movement biomechanics in Lausanne, Switzerland

INTRODUCTION

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a renowned teaching and research institution composed of seven faculties where approximately 15,000 students and nearly 5,000 collaborators, professors, and researchers work and study.

The Lausanne University Hospital (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. In 2022, it was ranked among the 15 best hospital in the world for the fourth time in a row by the Newsweek magazine. Through its collaboration with the UNIL Faculty of Biology and Medicine, it plays a leading role in the fields of medical care, research and training.

Both institutions are located at the heart of the French-speaking region of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. This picturesque landscape, and the proximity to other top-level research institutes, provide an ideal setting for studying and research activities.

PRESENTATION

The Swiss BioMotion Lab at CHUV-UNIL welcome applications from a high-caliber, hard-working prospective PhD student.

JOB INFORMATION

Expected start date:     October 2023

Contract length:            1 year, renewable until completion of the PhD

Activity rate:                   100% (fully founded)

Workplace:                     CHUV and a partner clinic nearby

YOUR RESPONSABILITIES

The PhD scholarship is available as part of a research project aiming at improving the treatment of low back pain, a leading socioeconomic burden worldwide. Dysfunction of spinal movement is a major characteristic of low back pain and advancing its evaluation and rehabilitation offers a real potential to improve the outcomes of low back pain care. During this project, new methods, including hardware, biofeedback, data analysis and reporting, will be designed and tested in collaboration with a major rehabilitation clinic and a school of physiotherapy.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should:

·         Hold a master degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

·         Have experience in movement analysis.

·         Have experience in programing, for example in C++, Matlab, Python or Unity.

·         Have knowledge in statistics, and an interest in acquiring new statistical skills if needed.

·         Have a keen interest in quantitative rehabilitation and in the pathomechanism of low back pain.

·         Have excellent communication skills, prior publication of scientific work would be an asset.

·         Be fluent in spoken and written English; command of French would be a plus.

WHAT THE POSITION OFFERS YOU

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diversified and dynamic clinical and scientific environment. Overall, significant opportunities for professional training are provided. Possibilities of continuous training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

The project will be primarily supervised by Dr Julien Favre.

Additional information should be requested by sending an email entitled “PhD position in spinal biomechanics” to “contact.sbml@chuv.ch”.

YOUR APPLICATION

Interested applicants should send an email entitled “PhD position in spinal biomechanics” preferably before June 30^th 2023 to “contact.sbml@chuv.ch”. The email should include a cover letter, a CV, a copy of academic transcripts, and a list of 3 references, as a single PDF file. The position will remain open until filled.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CHUV-UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.