PhD in Running Performance: Determinants & Lab Research

ETH Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD position examining determinants of human performance in running. The project combines laboratory and field studies to identify new performance determinants, test ideas in longitudinal training, and publish results.

You will design studies, establish collaborations, present at national and international conferences, and co-supervise BSc and MSc students, contributing to an interdisciplinary sports science program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Sciences and Technology or related field.
• Strong biomechanics background with hands-on testing experience.
• Solid foundation in exercise physiology.
• R and Python coding skills; solid statistics knowledge.
• Proactive, inquisitive, self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Excellent communication and academic credentials.
• Experience in coaching at different levels is welcome.
• Proficiency in English and German at C1 or fast learning commitment.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and publish studies in the field of determinants of human performance during running.
• Establish new collaborations within and outside the ETH Domain leveraging the new technologies available at ETH in sports science research.
• Present your work at national and international conferences.
• Support teaching activities and co-supervise BSc and MSc students.

Skills

Biomechanics

Exercise physiology

English (C1)

German (C1)

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Coaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Health Sciences and Technology, Human Movement Sciences, Life Sciences, or Human Medicine

Tools

R

Python

Statistics software

Job description

ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD position examining determinants of human performance in running. The project combines laboratory and field studies to identify new performance determinants, test ideas in longitudinal training, and publish results.

You will design studies, establish collaborations, present at national and international conferences, and co-supervise BSc and MSc students, contributing to an interdisciplinary sports science program.