Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology

PhD Student 80 - 100 %

Start of employment as soon as possible

The Patriarchi laboratory is looking for a highly motivated and collaborative PhD student to work on an exciting protein engineering project related to the development of new optogenetic tools to investigate G protein-coupled receptor signaling in living animals.

Your responsibilities

Conduct and plan laboratory research in a protein engineering project involving techniques from molecular biology, cell culture, imaging and fluorescent activated cell sorting experiments.

Your profile

  • Master degree or PhD degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology or a related discipline
  • An ideal candidate should have solid experience in the following techniques: molecular cloning techniques, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, mammalian cell culture, confocal microscopy
  • Good organizational skills, attention to details, reliability, and ability to work in a team
  • Excellent speaking/writing skills (in English)
  • Must be OK with animal research
  • Female individuals are highly encouraged to apply

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  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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Location

Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland

Information on your application

Applications will be accepted until the position will be filled.
Please send your curriculum vitae, your transcripts of academic record, and the contact details of at least 2 scientific referees.
Due to the high number of applications we typically receive, we will only contact you in case you have been selected for scheduling an interview.

Further information

Questions about the job

Tommaso Patriarchi Assistant Professor +41 44 635 59 21
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