PhD position in neuroimaging: functional MRI in the spinal cord

Implement and apply spinal cord fMRI protocols for the spinal cord Perform experiments combining electrical peripheral nerve stimulation with fMRI to probe motor and sensory neuronal circuits Conduct measurements in healthy participants and patients with spinal cord injury, in close collaboration with clinicians, study nurses, and radiographers Analyse multimodal MRI data, including functional, structural, and diffusion MRI Contribute to the development of advanced image processing and machine-learning methods

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.

• Master's degree in neuroscience, engineering, natural sciences, computer science, or a related field

• Strong interest in neuroimaging, spinal cord research, and translational neuroscience

• Motivation to work with patients in a clinical research environment

• Fluency in English and German

• Experience with MRI imaging and/or image analysis is an advantage

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team