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• Postdoctoral position in clinical neuroscience

  Postdoctoral position, 80-100 %

  
  University of Fribourg - Faculty of Science and Medicine
  Hospital of Fribourg – Department of Neurology

  The research of Prof. Dr. med. Selma Aybek and her team focusses on Functional Neurological Disorders (FND). The team is working interdisciplinary, involving neurologists, engineers, psychologists and neuroscientists in order to merge our expertise in conducting clinical research, aiming to better understand this disabling disorder and ultimately help the numerous patients suffering from FND. We design studies to investigate pathoethiological risk factors, pathophysiological mechanisms and study potential treatment options.
  We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with excellent technical skills and track record (i.e., publications in high ranking journals) to join our research group.

  Your responsibilities
  • Independently plan and conduct scientific studies (e.g., ethical application, elaboration of study design, recruitment, collection and storage of data).
  • Work in direct contact with patients and healthy participants.
  • Autonomous data analysis and critical interpretation.
  • Presenting results in national and international conference and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Supervision of junior team members.

  Your profile
  • You have a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, neurobiology, biomedical engineering or similar.
  • Expert knowledge in MRI/fMRI analysis is required.
  • Experience in EEG, TMS and/or augmented/virtual reality is an advantage.
  • You are experienced with Matlab and neuroimaging analysis tools (SPM, FSL, EEGLAB, Cartool, Ragu or similar) and statistical tools (R, Stata or similar).
  • You have a strong interest in neuroscientific methods as well as in elaborating potential treatment options for neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • You are fluent in English and have a good knowledge of German or French.
  • You demonstrate good communication, organizational and teamwork skills.

  What we offer

  We offer a postdoctoral position in a dynamic work environment starting July 2024 (or as agreed), which will be remunerated according to the guidelines of the University of Fribourg.

  Application

  Please send your application documents (including your CV, cover letter, list of publications, references) as a single PDF file to Francine Neuhaus and Janine Bühler (francine.neuhaus@h-fr.ch; janine.buehler@unifr.ch).

  In case of questions, please feel free to contact Janine Bühler (janine.buehler@unifr.ch). Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.

• OFFRE DE STAGE : Minimum 6 mois

  L’équipe « IC Stoke » cherche un-e étudiant-e motivé-e pour collaborer dans leurs projets de recherche en Suisse.

  L’étudiant aura l’opportunité de travailler dans un cadre international enrichissant. Le projet a pour objectif de développer un nouveau modèle d’accidents vasculaires cérébraux (AVC) subcorticale chez des primates et des technologies cortico-spinal pour la récupération des mouvements du bras et de la main.

  L’étudiant aura pour mission d’aider à la gestion et préparation du setup des entraînements des tâches comportementales, ainsi que de participer aux discussions scientifiques et aux analyses de données.

  Prérequis

  • Connaissances en anglais
  • Connaissance de base en Matlab
  • Attitude positive et pro-active

  Nouvelle connaissances

  • Logiciel: Vicon, Nexus, Matlab
  • Tâches: Kuka Robot, calibration, execution
  • Analyse de données : Tracking, exécution de programme

  Les personnes très intéressées qui répondent partiellement à ces critères seront aussi invitées à se présenter.

  Contact
  Dr. Charles Latchoumane,latchoumane.c@gmail.com

• Description

  The Boya Lab is looking for a motivated laboratory technician starting from 01.01.2025 at 50%, for a one-year period, renewable.

  We look forward to receiving your application, including a motivation letter, a two pages CV, and at least one letter of reference in a single pdf file.

  Research

  The Boya lab uses cellular and animal models to understand the physiological roles of autophagy in the nervous system and its implications during disease.

  For more information about the lab:
  https://www.unifr.ch/med/de/research/group/boya/

  Requirements

  ° CFC of laboratory technician or equivalent title

  ° Experience in the field of molecular and cellular biology

  ° Strong motivation to learn new techniques (animals handling, microscopy, FACS, histology, etc.)

  ° The official language in the laboratory is English. Good knowledge of English is required.

  Offerings

  Dynamic, stimulating and supporting environment, also offering numerous opportunities for continuing education.

  Information and submission of applications

  Prof. Patricia Boya
  patricia.boya@unifr.ch

  Informal enquiries can also be adressed to:

  Rocio Benítez Fernández
  Rocio.benitezfernandes@unifr.ch
  Téléphone : 026 300 85 08 

  Anne Oberson
  Anne.oberson@unifr.ch
  Téléphone : 026 300 85 03

  Application deadline : 8 novembre 2024

  Start date : 01.01.2025

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