Immediately or by agreement
What we offer
- One PhD position (70%) funded for 24 months (3rd and 4th year will be funded upon successful acquisition of additional funding)
- Research on frontal lobe dysfunction and its relevance for cognitive and neuropsychiatric outcomes after mild TBI
- Excellent research environment with internationally recognized scientists and state-of-the-art technology
- Outstanding scientific supervision within the Department of Neuroradiology, including weekly meetings
- Structured training through the Zurich Neuroscience Center (ZNZ)
- Bi-monthly lab meetings with opportunities to present your project and learn from others in the Rauen research group
- Individual career mentoring & coaching, methodology courses, soft skills workshops, and conference travel support
- International scientific and clinical collaborations within neurotrauma and neuroimaging networks, with opportunities to publish in high-ranked peer-reviewed journals
Benefits
- Highly motivated students holding an MSc in Neuroscience, Neuroradiology, Psychology, or a related field, or candidates aiming for an MD/PhD
- Demonstrated academic excellence in BSc/MSc studies
- Excellent German (C2) and English (C1) language skills
ApplicationPlease send your motivation letter, CV, and certificates by email by November 16, 2025:
AG Rauen NeuropsychiatryPD Dr. med. Katrin Rauen, FEBNSenior Research Associate
Institute of Emergency Medicine, University Hospital Zurich
Junior Research Group Leader, ZNZ, Zurich
Prof. Dr. phil. Lars MichelsSenior Assistant
Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Zurich
Research Group Leader, ZNZ, Zurich
Universitätsspital Zürich
8091 Zürich