PhD Student in Endurance Sport Physiology

Magglingen, Switzerland | 100-100% Your contribution <br /> • Plan, conduct and evaluate research projects • Draft ethics applications for the cantonal ethics commission • Conduct extensive pilot measurements (including performance tests, hemoglobin mass measurements, etc.) • Recruit emerging elite endurance female athletes • Collect, evaluate and compile data • Publish results in peer-reviewed publications and present findings at specialist conferences <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • Master's degree in sports science or a similar field • Strong interest and sound knowledge in the field of sport physiology and the female endurance athlete • Good knowledge of quantitative research methods • Open and highly motivated personality with an independent and quality-conscious way of working • Ability to assess scientific findings according to their practical relevance and translate them into sports science publications • Good knowledge of an official language and very good English skills <br /> In a nutshell As part of this dissertation, you will engage in depth with the research project <<Longitudinal changes in cardiorespiratory, hematological and iron metabolism-related parameters in adolescent elite endurance female athletes>> and make a valuable contribution to current research. In the project, long-term developments of central performance indicators as well as performance-limiting factors - in particular physiological and energy-related determinants such as hemoglobin mass, RED-S, iron deficiency, etc. in female elite athletes in endurance sports - will be investigated. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the welfare of the population. • Lived diversity: Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy at the workplace: We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> For sport and movement in Switzerland The Federal Office of Sport (BASPO) promotes sport and its values -- for all age and performance groups. BASPO combines sports policy, sports promotion and training: This includes the largest Swiss sports promotion program Jugend+Sport and training, course, and training centers in Magglingen and Tenero. The Eidgenössische Hochschule für Sport Magglingen EHSM is the only Swiss university dealing with training, development, research and services in the field of sport. Additional information You will work in the Endurance Sport Physiology specialist group in the department of the High Performance Sport division of the Eidgenössische Hochschule für Sport Magglingen. We offer interesting and varied research activity in an experienced team as well as excellent supervision of your doctorate in a very attractive working environment. • Opportunity to complete a doctorate in a very practically relevant and exciting area of sports science • Experience in collecting advanced sport physiological measurement methods in elite endurance female athletes • Collaboration with external university partners The position is limited to four years. Remuneration is based on the guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation SNF, as well as the provisions for scientific training positions at the Eidgenössische Hochschule für Sport Magglingen EHSM. We particularly look forward to applicants who wish to specialize in relevant women's topics. Applications from qualified applicants of all genders are welcome, provided they feel professionally committed to women's topics. Please apply by 31 July 2026. <br /> Questions about the position Jon Wehrlin Questions about the application Marianne Minder