Open position for master student, trainee or MD

University Clinic Balgrist, Spinal Cord Injury CenterOpen position for master student, trainee or MD 100 %Start of employment Immediately or by agreement, temporaryProject description: Patients with a narrowing of the cervical spine (spinal canal stenosis) may suffer damage to the spinal cord. This can cause pain, sensory disturbances, paralysis and limitations in walking or bladder function.Despite very similar images in MRI examinations, such narrowings cause major problems in some patients and only minor or no problems in others. The reason for this is not yet fully understood.As part of a clinical study at Balgrist University Hospital, neurophysiological examinations (contact heat evoked potentials) are used to determine functional impairment of various nerve pathways that can occur as a result of narrowing of the spinal cord. Abnormalities may already be apparent here, even if the patients show very few symptoms. The measurements are included in the clinical assessment. However, it is not yet known how the test results change over time after surgery or in people who do not undergo surgery, and whether the measurements can help to identify patients in whom the disease will progress.We hope that this study will provide new insights into the course of electrophysiological measurements after surgery and in people who do not undergo surgery. In addition, the value of the measurements as prognostic markers will be examined. These findings will then be used to improve the treatment of this disease.Your responsibilitiesInsights into everyday clinical practice, introduction to neurophysiological measurements, evaluation of electrophysiological measurements, statistical evaluation of dataInternship responsibilities:Processing scientific dataLiterature researchStatistical evaluation of dataYour profileWe are looking for a highly motivated student in health sciences (HEST, medicine, biology). You should be sociable, able to work independently and interested in learning new things. Native German speaker and fluent English are required. Basic statistical knowledge is an advantage. No special prior knowledge is necessary.What we offerWork-Life BalanceFlexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETHLearning and DevelopmentWide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of ZurichLanguage Center run jointly with ETH ZurichFoodFood and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeteriasLunch-Check-card with UZH contributionHealthcareSpecial conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZFree seasonal flu vaccinationsRest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university towerDiscountsPrivate traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking spaceDigitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptionsSpecial conditions on hotel reservationsConditions of EmploymentPolicies of the UZHMost UZH staff are employed according to public lawInternational ServicesSupport for people from outside SwitzerlandCampusesCampuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and SchlierenSites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and LenggLocationUniversity Clinic Balgrist, Spinal Cord Injury CenterLengghalde, 8008 Zürich, SwitzerlandFurther informationQuestions about the jobMarkus HuppDr. med. - Consultant NeurologyWorking at UZHThe 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