Postdoctoral Position in Monitoring Load and Recovery in Athletes

You will design studies involving experimental investigations in the laboratory and telemonitored training and testing sessions. The goal of these studies is to develop protocols and metrics aimed at better assessing the relationship between training load and recovery to optimize training processes. Specific duties include:

Design, execute and publish studies in the field of athlete monitoring

Be the lead person in the team testing and developing new approaches for monitoring and assessing athletes, including laboratory protocols

Establish new collaborations within and outside the ETH Domain, leveraging new technologies in sports science research

Seek opportunities for multi-centric studies and partnerships with sports clubs or teams

Present your work at national and international conferences

Support teaching activities and co-supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students

The Running Performance Group at the Exercise Physiology Lab in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, is expanding its activities in sports performance research. The project aims to develop and evaluate new ideas for monitoring the load and recovery of athletes, including investigating different types of sports equipment that may modulate training load and recovery.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

A dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and technologies. ETH Zurich a team providing excellent training opportunities for career development and a strong network. Look forward to an exciting and inspiring work environment with a rich cultural diversity.

• PhD in Sports Sciences or Engineering in the context of Sports Sciences

• Experience with longitudinal studies, tracking load and recovery in athletes

• Excellent coding experience / able to handle vast amounts of data

• Solid background in biomechanics, including hands-on testing experience, with a good foundation of exercise physiology

• Proactive and inquisitive personality, eager to exploring new approaches, self-motivated and team-oriented

• Outstanding academic qualifications and communication skills

• Experience in coaching at different levels is welcome

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written, C1 level) and German (spoken and written, C1 level), or strong commitment to learn quickly