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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Further information

Questions about the job

Barbara Heusi Scientific Project Manager +41 44 249 73 49
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Questions about the application procedure

Yigit Baskan HR Business Partner +41 44 249 23 03
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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
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