University of Bern
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PhD in Clinical Pediatric Obesity Research and Cardiovascular Phenotyping University of Bern in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Endocrinology
Funding
Fixed-term PhD employment for 3 years at 60-100% at the University of Bern / Inselspital. The post highlights excellent publication prospects, good research infrastructure, an international network, collaborative environment, and individual career support, but no stipend amount is stated.
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Bern
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PhD position at the University of Bern / Inselspital in Clinical Pediatric Obesity Research & Cardiovascular Phenotyping.
This structured PhD project is based in the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Inselspital, Bern, and is embedded in the established BOCAB registry study (Biorepository of Obesity in Children and Adolescents in Bern). The project focuses on childhood and adolescent obesity, cardiovascular risk indicators, vascular phenotyping, and metabolic profiles under modern therapies such as GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Research tasks include independent recruitment of participants, specialized cardiovascular examinations (including pulse wave velocity and carotid intima-media thickness), evaluation of novel optical blood pressure sensors, and support for blood sample analyses related to translational metabolomics and proteomics. The role also involves close, empathetic support for young patients and their families, plus scientific evaluation of cohort data.
The position is a fixed-term contract for 3 years at 60–100%. The post emphasizes strong publication prospects, with at least 2 first-author and 1–2 co-authored publications expected within the structured PhD project, and additional abstracts/publications at national and international conferences.
Eligibility highlights: completed medical studies, 1–2 years of clinical experience (ideally pediatrics or internal medicine), native-level German or Swiss German, good French for patient contact, very good English for scientific writing, and a strong interest in quantitative data analysis; R experience is highly desirable.
How to apply: submit your application via the Apply button on the job page. Questions about the position or application process can be directed to PD Dr. med. Christoph Saner, Head of Pediatric Obesity Clinic.
Funding details
Fixed-term PhD employment for 3 years at 60-100% at the University of Bern / Inselspital. The post highlights excellent publication prospects, good research infrastructure, an international network, collaborative environment, and individual career support, but no stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Completed medical studies with 1 to 2 years of clinical experience, ideally in pediatrics or internal medicine. Native-level German or Swiss German is mandatory. Good French skills are required for patient contact, and very good English skills are required for scientific writing. Strong interest in quantitative data analysis is expected; prior knowledge or high affinity for R is expressly desired. Applicants should have excellent time management and self-management skills, high personal responsibility, self-efficacy, goal orientation, humility, scientific logic, empathy, determination, organizational skills, and assertiveness.
How to apply
Apply via the 'Apply' button on the job page. For questions about the position or application process, contact PD Dr. med. Christoph Saner by phone.
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