Balgrist University Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Center

MD PhD Student in Uro-Infectiology with a Focus on Bacteriophage Therapy 80 %

Start of employment May or June 2025, temporary

We are an academic translational research group for phage therapy located at the Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich which is led by the microbiologist/clinician team of Dr. Shawna McCallin, PhD and Dr. Lorenz Leitner, MD within the Department of Neuro-Urology headed by Prof. Thomas M. Kessler. Our research is aimed at investigating the clinical utility of bacteriophage therapy in the context of urinary tract infections & identifying criteria and factors important for effective, sustainable treatment. We are a highly translational group and work in close collaboration with partners in computational biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, data science, and immunology. We look forward to receiving your application and hope to find a great fit for our team and projects.

Your responsibilities

Manage and supervise study participants:
  • Plan and conduct patient visits
  • Record health-related data
  • Collect and process biological samples
  • Document study results
Study coordination:
  • Plan and coordinate internal and external investigations
  • Monitor study data and visits
  • Collaborate with research partners
Academic commitments:
  • Formulate scientific research questions
  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Publish research findings
  • Present insights at scientific platforms
  • Teach and mentor students

Your profile

  • Meet the requirements of the MD-PhD Program of the University of Zurich
  • Strong interest in uro-infectiology research
  • Structured, systematic, and well-organized work ethic
  • Creative, self-motivated, and committed personality
  • Fluent in German and proficient in English
  • Excellent communication skills and patient-oriented demeanor
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
  • Willingness to work on weekends and holidays (with compensation)

What we offer

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What we offer

Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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Learning and Development
  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food
  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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Discounts
  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

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Conditions of Employment
  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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Location

Balgrist University Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Center

Forchstrasse 340, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Further information

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Fabienne Santmann 044 510 75 16
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The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
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