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Universität Zürich · Education

Postdoctoral Fellow Position

Verified·34 days ago·closes 15 Nov
Zurich, Switzerland temporary · Ad written in English
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!
  • Plan and perform in vivo experiments in mouse models of metabolic disease.
  • Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data.
  • Contribute to manuscript preparation and scientific presentations.
  • Co-supervise Master's and PhD students.
The project will involve approximately 70% in vivo and 30% in vitro/ex vivo work.

The postdoctoral fellow will join an interdisciplinary environment at the University of Zurich, with opportunities to collaborate across neuroscience, metabolism, and translational obesity research. Applicants should hold a PhD in biomedicine, neurobiology, neuroscience, neurophysiology or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated research experience in one or more relevant areas. We are looking for someone with the following skills:

Required experience
  • Mouse handling and experimentation;
  • Stereotaxic surgery and/or other relevant in vivo procedures;
  • Research experience in systems neuroscience and/or energy homeostasis (i.e., feeding).
  • Excellent command of oral and written English.

Desirable experience
  • in vivo calcium imaging or ex vivo electrophysiology;
  • Metabolic phenotyping;
  • FELASA B certificate (European authorization for animal experimentation) would be an advantage.

We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated and scientifically curious, with strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and who will contribute positively to a collaborative working environment. Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. Find out more: https://www.uzh.ch/de/explore/work.html.