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• Medical consultants (5 to 10%)

  The Swiss Network for Medical Advice on Non-Ionizing Radiation (MedNIS) is looking for 

  medical consultants (5 to 10%)

  MedNIS is a network of medical consultants throughout Switzerland to whom family doctors can refer their patients for specialist advice on non-ionizing radiation and health.

  Tasks

  • Participate in training on non-ionizing radiation and health: 1 day lecture + 1 day annual conference
  • Carry out specialized consultations for electro-hypersensitive people
  • Participate in individual supervisions as required and in quarterly quality circles by videoconference. 

  Qualifications and skills

  • Title in general internal medicine, pediatrics or occupational medicine
  • Licensed to practice under compulsory health insurance (AOS) (reimbursed by LAMal)

  Requirements

  • Start date: 01.02.2025 or to be agreed
  • Place of work: consultations will take place at the doctor's practice
  • Training and quality circles are reimbursed by MedNIS
  • Pilot period financed until end 2027

  Contact and application

  • Information and specifications: Dr Diana Walther (mednis@unifr.ch)

  Application: please send your complete application (covering letter, CV, all in one PDF file) to the same e-mail address by January 20, 2025.

   
• 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

• Lab technician position 15-20%

  A part time lab technician position (15-20%, corresponding to 1 day or 2 half days working time per week) is open in the Philipsborn lab at the Section of Medicine, University of Fribourg, Switzerland .

  In the laboratory, we work with Drosophila neuroscience and genetics, with a focus on reproductive behavior. We are a small international research team with close collaborations within the university.

  Beginning: as soon as possible, by arrangement
  Duration: 1 year, with possibility for prolongation
  Location: University of Fribourg, Pérolles Campus
  Working time: 15-20%

  Working area and tasks

  Your tasks will include:

  • Media and reagent preparation
  • Culturing and care of transgenic Drosophila stocks

  The position offers the opportunity to become familiar with culture of the model organism Drosophila. You will be responsible for preparing Drosophila culture vials with a mediaclave machine and assist in general laboratory tasks. Flexible working hours can be arranged.

  Your profile

  The ideal candidate has an education and/or experience in laboratory technician work. The working language of the laboratory is English, and it is expected that you can communicate in English with your co-workers.

  How to apply/Contact

  Please direct further questions and/or send your application (including a cover letter, CV, key records, references or reference contacts) in a single PDF file to Prof. Anne von Philipsborn (anne.vonphilipsborn@unifr.ch).

  Deadline

  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

  The Chair of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy is building and expanding a multidisciplinary research program on the improvement of neuroplasticity and neurocognitive function (e.g., using the amino acid L-serine), particularly in the elderly. The team has important collaborations with ETH Zurich, the University Hospital Zurich and the Lake Lucerne Institute (LLUI) in the field of neuroimaging (fMRI, MRS, PET).

  The successful applicant will have numerous opportunities to grow and expand his/her conceptual, experimental, neuropsychological, clinical, nutritional and neuroscientific horizons. She/he will have access to clinical facilities and a neuroimaging lab (EEG, MRI, PET etc.). Additionally, Fribourg University offers a PhD program in Life Sciences and Medicine which the applicant may join to further their studies.

  Responsibilities:

  • Conducting an interventional study in healthy elderly individuals to test the long-term effects of L-serine supplementation on neuroplasticity and cognitive decline, using neuropsychological tests (e.g., memory) and neuroimaging (PET, MRI, EEG).
  • Recruitment and assessment of study subjects
  • Critically analyze and evaluate neuropsychological and neuroimaging data
  • Perform administrative tasks as assigned
  • Writing of reports, papers and grant applications
  • Presentation of the findings at national/international congresses

  Required qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in the fields of medicine, neuroscience and/or psychology
  • Experience in neuropsychological research
  • Experience in data analysis
  • Strong German and English language skills are mandatory because study participants speak German
  • Strong skills in scientific English
  • Candidate must be able to work independently, and in a team setting as well

  Ideal qualifications:

  • Expertise in advanced neuropsychological test, EEG, MRI or PET data analysis would be a plus
  • Publications would be a plus
  • Experience with clinical interviews and rating of psychiatric symptoms would be a plus

  The position is available from May 1, 2025, or to be agreed upon a later date. Please send your complete application documents (CV, publication list, motivation letter, certificates as well as the names and email addresses of three referees) to:
  Prof. Dr. med. Gregor Hasler at gregor.hasler@unifr.ch

  Application dead line 31.3.2025
  Position: 80% PhD contract

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