Doctoral Position in Cognitive-Motor Technology: ETH Zurich is offering a fully funded doctoral position in Integrative Cognitive-Motor Technology and Rehabilitation at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology. The position is within the international research project “PROHEALTH,” aimed at developing novel technology-based care concepts for accessible and personalized cognitive-motor therapy to counteract frailty and promote health. Join us in conducting impactful research on innovative training and rehabilitation methods for older adults and patient populations in clinical settings.
Fully Funded Doctoral Position in Integrative Cognitive-Motor Technology and Rehabilitation at ETH Zurich
Summary Table:
- Position: Doctoral Position
- Location: ETH Zurich, Department of Health Sciences and Technology (Campus Hönggerberg)
- Study Area: Integrative Cognitive-Motor Technology and Rehabilitation
- Funding: Fully funded
- Duration: Full-time, fixed-term
- Project: PROHEALTH – A novel technology-based care concept for cognitive-motor therapy
- Main Tasks: Defining personalized cognitive-motor exergame training requirements, coordinating research studies, disseminating outcomes, supervising master’s students
- Requirements: Master’s degree in related fields, strong interest in ICTs for health and rehabilitation, excellent communication skills, willingness to work with patients and clinicians
- Languages: Excellent English required, conversational German advantageous
- Offer: Competitive salary, strong international network, interdisciplinary team, translational focus
Study Area: Integrative Cognitive-Motor Technology and Rehabilitation
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Human Movement Sciences, Sport Sciences, Neuropsychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields
- Strong interest in ICTs for health and rehabilitation
- Curiosity and motivation for scientifically rigorous experimental and clinical work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work with patients and clinicians
- Self-motivation, ability to work independently, and solution-oriented mentality
- Excellent oral and written English skills; conversational German is advantageous but not mandatory
- Willingness to support teaching activities
Description: The doctoral position is part of the PROHEALTH project funded by the European Partnership for transforming health and care systems (THCS). The project aims to assess the effectiveness of an ICT-based tele-rehabilitation concept through a pragmatic multi-center randomized controlled trial. As a doctoral candidate, you will define personalized cognitive-motor exergame training requirements, plan and coordinate research studies, disseminate outcomes, and supervise master’s students. The position offers a competitive salary, a strong international network, and an interdisciplinary team with collaborations in clinical, industrial, and international research settings.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their application via email to eleftheria.giannouli@hest.ethz.ch. The application should include a cover letter outlining motivation and experience in the field, confirming availability to start in July 2024 or indicating a preferred starting date, a CV with degree certificates and publications (if applicable), and copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Eleftheria Giannouli at eleftheria.giannouli@hest.ethz.ch.
Last Date: Applications are open until the position is filled. We are looking for a candidate who can start in July 2024.
