Area of activity

The research group at the Department of Neurology, University Hospital Zurich, investigates the enhancement of sleep depth through acoustic stimulation in patients with neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s disease and prodromal stages of Alzheimer’s disease. An innovative biomedical device is used that enables individuals to record sleep electroencephalography (EEG) independently at home and to deepen sleep processes through precisely timed acoustic stimuli (

https://www.sleeploop.ch/).

The objective of the studies is to determine whether enhanced sleep can support learning processes in rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease and other conditions such as stroke, and whether long-term application may slow neurodegenerative processes. The Study Technician will contribute to various ongoing and planned clinical studies.

Main responsibilities

• Management, maintenance, and provision of medical and technical equipment
• Troubleshooting of medical devices (non-engineering level)
• Preparation of standard operating procedures and delivery of training on medical device use
• Continuous monitoring and documentation of data recording quality and device performance
• Post hoc simulations and analyses of device performance
• Support in study implementation, particularly regarding medical device use and related documentation

Profile

• Completed degree in a medically related field (e.g., Health Sciences and Technology, Biomedical Engineering at a University of Applied Sciences) or a comparable medical-technical professional background
• Experience with biophysiological measurement methods (e.g., EEG, EMG) is an advantage
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); good German skills are an advantage
• Strong technical affinity
• Solid computer skills; experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or similar is an advantage
• Thorough, structured, and independent working style with a strong commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently, with flexibility
  

What is offered

• An exciting, independent, and varied position with insight into state-of-the-art methods in clinical sleep research and biotechnology
• Collaboration within a highly motivated and dynamic team
• Interdisciplinary cooperation
• Employment under the public-law conditions of the University of Zurich
• Initial contract limited to a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension subject to funding and performance
  

Applications including CV and certificates should be sent to:

schlafforschung@usz.ch

Start date: April 1, 2026, or by arrangement