The Stroke Research Center Bern is one of the leading centers in clinical stroke research worldwide. The high international visibility is based on translational research over the last three decades, spanning from hypothesis generating observational studies to guideline changing international randomized controlled trials.
The research center is an interdisciplinary network including neurology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology interested in clinical stroke research with strong collaborations with neighboring specialties (e.g. cardiology, intensive care medicine, emergency medicine).

What you can expect

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doc/clinical research fellow to conduct patient-oriented research projects covering the entire field of stroke medicine with a special focus on intracerebral haemorrhage, cardioembolic stroke and management of anticoagulation in stroke patients.

Your responsabilities:

• Screening, enrolment and follow-up of patients in ongoing clinical research projects
• Maintain and update the stroke registry, ensuring accurate and high-quality data entry
• Collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary research team (including neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, emergency/intensive care specialists, nurses, and coordinators)
• Possibility to design and conduct own research projects with mentoring and support from senior investigators
• Engage with international collaborators and stroke research networks

Your Profile

• Medical degree (MD), with clinical experience in neurology or stroke preferred
• Proven interest in cerebrovascular medicine (prior publications optional)
• Strong sense of responsibility, motivation, and commitment to team-based research
• A transparent, organized, and independent work ethic
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in both German and English (minimum B2)

What we offer

• State-of-the-art research and clinical environment for cerebrovascular diseases
• Work with an enthusiastic multidisciplinary physicians/nurses/engineers team dedicated to improve stroke patient care with national and international collaborations
• Structured academic training, Statistical support and established international networks
• Attending statistical methods courses may be granted
• Attractive work conditions (salary, vacation days, benefits, city/surroundings) and career development guidance
• Potential to enroll in a structured clinical PhD program for qualified candidates (Graduate School for Health Sciences, University of Bern)