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.NeuroRestore is a research, innovation center spanning EPFL, CHUV and UNIL that develops and applies bioengineering strategies involving neurosurgical interventions to restore neurological functions. We integrate implantable neurotechnologies and innovative treatments resulting from rigorous preclinical studies that have been conducted during the last 15 years in rodent and non-human primate models. These developments have led to breakthroughs for the treatment of paraplegia, tetraplegia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries. (Visit our webpage: https://www.neurorestore.swiss).
The position
.NeuroRestore is offering a Clinical Research Engineer position to work on the development of neurorehabilitation therapies for patient with motor disabilities (Spinal Cord Injury).
The candidate’s main duties include:
-Supporting .NeuroRestore researchers and clinicians at CHUV in implementing clinical study protocols and conducting data analysis to advance neurorehabilitation therapies.
-Interacting with clinical study participants on a daily basis and serving as interface between the study participants and the research and medical team.
-Coordinating rehabilitation sessions with study participant (operating neurorehabilitation technologies).
-Assisting in the evaluation of study participants’ motor function (e.g. gait analysis, placement of EMG sensors).
-Coordinating data verification and compliance according to study protocols.
-Device accountability across different studies.
-Training of study participants on the use of medical devices.
-Traveling to partner clinics or external research sites when required to support study-related activities.
The candidate will have:
-Master’s degree in Health Sciences, such as Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience or a related field, from an accredited institution.
-Excellent team-working and problem-solving skills.
-Excellent project and time management skills combined with strong demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills.
-Excellent oral and written communication.
-Fluent in English, French and German are a plus.
It would be a plus to have:
-Experience with patient care and understanding of health environment.
-Experience in conducting clinical research.
-Good knowledge of clinical trial documentation.
The qualified candidate will benefit from joining a dynamic and multidisciplinary group working at the interface of neurorehabilitation science, regulatory, medical science, engineering and prosthetics. They will collaborate with EPFL academic labs, CHUV clinicians and vibrant medical high-tech companies. The candidate will have the opportunity to work at the interface between academia, industry, and the clinic with collaborators from different backgrounds and cultures, including worldwide scientific experts in rehabilitation and neurotechnology.
Location
The candidate will work at our CHUV offices.
Contact
Application including a CV, short motivation letter, and the names and full contact details of two referees should be sent to gaia.carparelli@chuv.ch .
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