You will design studies involving experimental investigations in the laboratory and in the field to uncover and validate new determinants of running performance. You will be given the opportunity to directly test your ideas using longitudinal training studies. Specific responsibilities include:

• 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

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We offer a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and technologies. ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer offering excellent working conditions. Look forward to an exciting and inspiring work environment with a rich cultural diversity.

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation letter (max. 1 page, including details of research experience and career goals)
• Research proposal (max. 2 pages) within the project background described above (non-AI generated)
• Curriculum vitae with contact details of two academic references (name, affiliation, position, e-mail; one referee should be from your current organisation)
• Degree certificates and academic transcripts
• Copies of BSc and MSc theses (any language)*, if possible and not confidential

*If you haven’t completed your MSc studies at the time of submission, please substitute the MSc diploma with a written statement by your supervisor specifying the expected completion date and confirming that you are expected to finish on time and send the most recent draft of your thesis.

Please note that applications without these documents will not be considered.

For more information about the Exercise Physiology Lab, please visit our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the lead of the Running Performance Group, Dr. Fernando G. Beltrami, fernando.beltrami@hest.ethz.ch with Prof. Dr. Christina M. Spengler christina.spengler@hest.ethz.ch in Cc (no application).

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

The call is open until we identify a suitable candidate. We have no fixed deadline, starting date can be any time, the sooner the better.

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