Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IREM)

Professorship for Translational Neuro-regenerative Medicine 100 %

permanent employment

The professorship located at the Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IREM) will form the interface between experimental research and clinical translation with a focus on the development of new therapeutic approaches in the field of neuro-regenerative medicine.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in the field of translational neuroscience with a focus on neuro-regenerative medicine (e.g., stem cell therapy, immunotherapies and/or biomimetics). Contribution to teaching is mandatory. Clinical service is not expected, but participation in specialized clinical services can be negotiated.

She or he holds an MD-PhD, MD, or PhD and has strong clinical translational interests and experience in setting up and implementing national and international research consortia. An understanding of regulatory affairs and challenges of novel neuro-regenerative therapies ("clinical translation") is desired.
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.
The University of Zurich sees researchers as modern leadership personalities who conduct excellent research - taking into account the Open Science principles - through their own research projects, promote excellent young researchers and who help to shape a forward-looking university with innovative research-based teaching.

Information on your application

Please submit your electronic application via Faculty Recruiting Tool for this position by October 2nd 2024. Applications by mail or e-mail will not be considered. For any information, please contact the President of the Appointment Committee, Prof. Hanns U. Zeilhofer.

What we offer

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


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

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

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

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

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


More
International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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


More

Further information

Questions about the job

Prof. Dr. Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer President of the Appointment Committee and Deputy Dean +41 44 634 10 74
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