Veterinary Surgeon (Diplomate of ACVS, ECVS or equivalent) / Senior Researcher (PhD or equivalent) 70 - 100 %

The University of Zurich is one of the top research universities in Europe and offers the broadest range of study programs in Switzerland. The Department of Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (DMMD) is part of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The Musculoskeletal Research Unit (MSRU) is part of the DMMD and conducts translational in vivo research projects from initial ideas to clinics, mainly in collaboration with human and veterinary academic partners and industry.

The MSRU offers a position for a veterinary surgeon/senior researcher with opportunities for personal and academic development in an enthusiastic and open-minded team. The MSRU provides expertise in musculoskeletal (bone & cartilage, tendon, spine, intervertebral disc), soft tissue (wound healing), and cardiovascular research. The group facilities are GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) accredited by the Swiss regulatory agency, Swissmedic, which has greatly facilitated clinical translation and registration processes for medical devices and biologics. The MSRU also provides state-of-the-art and GLP-accredited histological processing and analysis. Our group consists of 3 senior directors (two veterinarians and one bioengineer), technical and administrative staff, graduate students, and animal caretakers. Depending on the number of ongoing projects, we are a group of 16-20 people. You can expect a collegial team in a dynamic environment. Compensation is in accordance with university guidelines.