Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition

Postdoctoral position in human metabolism and medical devices (Innosuisse-project), Endocrinology, USZ/UZH 80 - 100 %

Start of employment The preferred employment start date (Q3 2025) to be mutually agreed. Please submit your application by 16 June 2025, temporary

The services offered by the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition include the care of outpatients and inpatients with diabetes mellitus, endocrine disorders, overweight / obesity and rare metabolic diseases. Ongoing intensive research in all these areas is performed.

Your responsibilities

Your main task will be to design, organize and conduct clinical studies in the field of human nutrition and metabolism. The goal of these clinical trials is to investigate different patients (e.g., patients with obesity and/or diabetes) during different therapies / interventions (e.g., weight loss therapies, nutritional interventions) including measurements with a newly developed breath sensor (developed by collaborators). This includes all tasks that are part of conducting a clinical study: drafting and submitting ethics proposals, planning studies, supervising study participants, collecting data and biosamples, analysing data and writing manuscripts with the aim of publication in high-ranking journals and presentation at international conferences.

Your profile

  • MD or PhD in Medicine, Biomedicine, Biology, or Health Sciences or related with excellent grades
  • Fluent in German and English (strict requirement)
  • Strong interest in clinical research & novel technologies
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team with good communication skills
  • High degree of initiative and reliability
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and clarity when interacting with study participants.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, excellent oral and written communication and effective interprofessional skills
  • Strong analytical skills, sound statistical knowledge as well as computer application skills (MS Office, statistical softwares, etc.)
  • Emerging track record of high-quality research publications, conference papers
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and support undergraduate students
  • Experience in preparing applications for competitive research funding (preferred)

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

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  • 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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  • 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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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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