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Caffeine and Sleep in Adolescents
We are looking for an intern for our study investigating "the effects of caffeine in sleep-restricted teenagers on sleep, reward processing, risk-taking, and underlying cerebral mechanisms". We're located at the Centre for Chronobiology in the University Psychiatric Clinics of Basel (UPK). The earliest start date is April 1, 2023.
Keywords: Caffeine, Sleep, Adolescents
The project targets two prominent factors in adolescents' daily life: sleep restriction (i.e., too little sleep) and caffeine intake. Despite their prevalent co-occurrence, the combined effects of these two factors on the adolescent brain and behaviour have never been investigated systematically. We will combine several techniques (fMRI, EEG, behavioural tasks, and questionnaires) to address not only the typical effects expected by consumers (e.g., sleep and subjective sleepiness) but also the influences on reward processing and risk-taking. Our data will shed light not only on the efficacy and safety of caffeine in teenagers but also on the benefits and disadvantages of this frequently consumed psychostimulant in youth.
**Your profile**:
- An interest in working with teenagers and their parents
- An interest to learn how to acquire EEG and/or MRI data
- Good organisational skills
- Enthusiasm and friendliness
- An interest in acquiring programming skills
- Good German and English language skills
The project targets two prominent factors in adolescents' daily life: sleep restriction (i.e., too little sleep) and caffeine intake. Despite their prevalent co-occurrence, the combined effects of these two factors on the adolescent brain and behaviour have never been investigated systematically. We will combine several techniques (fMRI, EEG, behavioural tasks, and questionnaires) to address not only the typical effects expected by consumers (e.g., sleep and subjective sleepiness) but also the influences on reward processing and risk-taking. Our data will shed light not only on the efficacy and safety of caffeine in teenagers but also on the benefits and disadvantages of this frequently consumed psychostimulant in youth.
**Your profile**:
- An interest in working with teenagers and their parents - An interest to learn how to acquire EEG and/or MRI data - Good organisational skills - Enthusiasm and friendliness - An interest in acquiring programming skills - Good German and English language skills
The project targets two prominent factors in adolescents' daily life: sleep restriction (i.e., too little sleep) and caffeine intake. Despite their prevalent co-occurrence, the combined effects of these two factors on the adolescent brain and behaviour have never been investigated systematically. We will combine several techniques (fMRI, EEG, behavioural tasks, and questionnaires) to address not only the typical effects expected by consumers (e.g., sleep and subjective sleepiness) but also the influences on reward processing and risk-taking. Our data will shed light not only on the efficacy and safety of caffeine in teenagers but also on the benefits and disadvantages of this frequently consumed psychostimulant in youth.
The project targets two prominent factors in adolescents' daily life: sleep restriction (i.e., too little sleep) and caffeine intake. Despite their prevalent co-occurrence, the combined effects of these two factors on the adolescent brain and behaviour have never been investigated systematically. We will combine several techniques (fMRI, EEG, behavioural tasks, and questionnaires) to address not only the typical effects expected by consumers (e.g., sleep and subjective sleepiness) but also the influences on reward processing and risk-taking. Our data will shed light not only on the efficacy and safety of caffeine in teenagers but also on the benefits and disadvantages of this frequently consumed psychostimulant in youth.
To apply, please send the following to sleepforscience@unibas.ch:
- A letter of motivation
- CV (including your skills and previous research experience)
In accordance with the values of the University of Basel, candidates will be considered regardless of their age, religion, gender identity, cultural background, sexual orientation, social status, or disability. Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Feel free to contact Lina Lane or Noëmi Capdevila at sleepforscience@unibas.ch with any questions relating to the position.
To apply, please send the following to sleepforscience@unibas.ch: - A letter of motivation - CV (including your skills and previous research experience) In accordance with the values of the University of Basel, candidates will be considered regardless of their age, religion, gender identity, cultural background, sexual orientation, social status, or disability. Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Feel free to contact Lina Lane or Noëmi Capdevila at sleepforscience@unibas.ch with any questions relating to the position.
