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The Laboratory of Kinesiology (K-LAB) at University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) are offering a fully funded PhD position on the topic of Gait robustness in children with neuro-motor disorders.
Details:
Context and Objectives
This PhD project is part of the ENABLE European-funded initiative. The goal is to evaluate motor abilities in children with neuromotor disorders within their daily environments and design personalized telerehabilitation solutions using AI-driven tools.
The project will involve:
Ideal Candidate Profile:
What We Offer:
Application Process:
Submit the following documents in a single PDF to stephane.armand@unige.ch with the subject line PhD Application – ENABLE:
1. Cover letter detailing your motivation and fit for the position
2. CV, including academic and research experience
3. Academic transcripts (Master’s degree)
4. One-page research proposal on the PhD theme
5. Contact information for two references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the ideal candidate is selected.
Details:
- Host Laboratory: Laboratory of Kinesiology (K-LAB), UNIGE and HUG
- Supervisors: Prof. Stephane Armand & Dr. Nathalie De Beukelaer
- Start Date: April 1, 2025
- Program: Lemanic Neuroscience Doctoral School
Context and Objectives
This PhD project is part of the ENABLE European-funded initiative. The goal is to evaluate motor abilities in children with neuromotor disorders within their daily environments and design personalized telerehabilitation solutions using AI-driven tools.
The project will involve:
- Advanced biomechanical and neurophysiological assessments
- Innovative therapeutic interventions to enhance gait robustness
- Multidisciplinary collaboration across research, clinical practice, and patient engagement
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Master’s degree in neuroscience, kinesiology, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, or a related field
- Experience with motion analysis and EMG (desirable)
- Proficiency in programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R) for data analysis
- Interest in clinical research with pediatric populations
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of French is a plus
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (4,200 CHF/month)
- Cutting-edge facilities (motion capture systems, force platforms, wearable sensors, etc.)
- Advanced training through the Lemanic Neuroscience Doctoral School
- Integration into ENABLE’s international consortium (Switzerland, France, Ireland)
Application Process:
Submit the following documents in a single PDF to stephane.armand@unige.ch with the subject line PhD Application – ENABLE:
1. Cover letter detailing your motivation and fit for the position
2. CV, including academic and research experience
3. Academic transcripts (Master’s degree)
4. One-page research proposal on the PhD theme
5. Contact information for two references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the ideal candidate is selected.