Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
PhD Student 80 - 100 %
Start of employment as soon as possible, temporaryOur lab has an open position for a highly motivated, ambitious, and collaborative PhD student to lead an exciting protein engineering project related to the development of new optogenetic tools to investigate neuromodulator signaling in living animals.
Your responsibilities
Conduct and plan laboratory research in a protein engineering project involving techniques from molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture, confocal 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 being performed in the lab (not by the student)
- Female individuals are highly encouraged to apply
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. E-Mail: patriarchi@pharma.uzh.ch
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.
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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 → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
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!
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