PhD position in Clinical Science

Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich

PhD position in Clinical Science 100 %

Start of employment Spring 2027, temporary

at the Skin and Soft Tissue Research Center (SSTaRC) limited to 4 years

Your responsibilities

• You will coordinate and manage all aspects of your own clinical research project and support others.
• As part of this role, you will recruit study participants in accordance with the study protocols.
• Research data will be collected, managed, and entered into study databases by you with accuracy and attention to detail.
• You will analyse research data and contribute to the interpretation of study findings.
• Your research findings will be presented at international scientific conferences.
• You will publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Throughout their thesis projects, you will support and supervise Master's students.

Your profile

• Master in Medicine, Biology or Psychology
• Knowledge of the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines E6(R3) and Swiss regulatory requirements would be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written knowdlege in German and English
• Interest in working in a clinical study team, with patients – especially children and their parents
• Attention to detail
• Structured process thinking
• Ability to cope with frustration
• Ability to work independently but also as a part of the team

Information on your application

Please apply through the Zurich Chidlren's Hospital Jobportal

What we offer

Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
• Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

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Learning and Development

• Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
• Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food

• Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
• Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare

• Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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Discounts

• Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
• Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions

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Conditions of Employment

• Policies of the UZH
• Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

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International Services

• Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses

• Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
• Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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Location

Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich

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Working at UZH

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More