The Department of Cardiology at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) is one of Switzerland's leading centers for cardiovascular medicine, combining highly specialized patient care with internationally recognized clinical and translational research. Physicians, researchers, and interdisciplinary specialists work closely together to advance innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in cardiology. Through a strong academic environment and close collaboration across disciplines, the department contributes significantly to the development of modern cardiovascular medicine. To strengthen our scientific team, we are looking for a motivated and dedicated Research Assistant / Scientific Collaborator with a strong interest in clinical research, scientific writing, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Main Responsibilities - Preparation of research proposals and acquisition of external funding
- Literature research and writing of scientific articles
- Data collection, data management, data analysis, and statistical analysis
- Assumption of administrative tasks within the study context
- Teaching and supervision of master's students
- Collaboration with other research assistants in the research group
- Collaboration in interdisciplinary research projects with insights into different disciplines
Your profile - Advanced or completed studies in medicine
- Sound knowledge of statistics and research methods
- Ability to work independently and scientifically
- Ability to work in a team, willingness to perform, flexibility, and reliability
- Very good knowledge of German and/or English
Our Offer - Cooperation with different professional groups and specialties
- Support for qualification work (e.g., master's thesis, dissertation)
- Attractive and flexible working time models as well as regular internal and external - training and continuing education opportunities
- Constructive collaboration in a dynamic and collegial team
Further information For further information regarding this position, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Leonora Sakipi, Clinic Manager, Department of Cardiology, who will be pleased to assist you.
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Leonora.Sakipi@usz.chBenefits On-site Day Care Center Your child/children receive(s) loving care at our Day Care Center. Long opening hours, no vacation closure, and subsidized childcare places at five locations relieve the burden on working parents.
Health We help you to stay healthy. In addition to personal consultations and courses offered by Health Management, subsidized annual membership of ASVZ gives you access to more than 120 different sports.
Flexibility We support a healthy work-life balance: almost half of our employees work part-time and 50% of work can be done from home, whenever their daily professional duties permit this.
Family friendliness Mothers are entitled to at least six months' maternity leave (on their full salary for 16 weeks), and fathers are entitled to at least two months' paternity leave (on their full salary for two weeks).
Further education & development We accompany our employees throughout their professional career and support them in their development by offering them personalized career and further education opportunities.
Insurance We pay 60% of our employees' pension fund contributions and can offer them special supplementary insurance conditions.
Mobility Our employees benefit from a discounted personal Zurich Transport Network (ZVV) annual travelcard or receive a fixed cash amount towards a GA Travelcard.
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