Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

vor 4 Wochen

Zürich ZH, Schweiz UniversitätsSpital Zürich USZ Vollzeit
Das Universitätsspital Zürich ist eines der grössten Spitäler in der Schweiz. Unsere über 8'600 Mitarbeitenden und rund 700 Auszubildende setzen sich täglich für das Wohl unserer Patient:innen ein.

As postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project.

You will be responsible for the following tasks:
  • Blood and plasma sample preparation for metabolomics analyses
  • Tissue sample preparation for RNA sequencing
  • Establishment of primary cell culture enriched with endothelial cells derived from patient material
  • Characterize the primary cell culture by FACS, western blot, immunoflurescent and immunohistochemical stainings, ELISA
  • Establish and perform assays for functional assessment of in vitro cell culture eg. growth assay, migration assay

In addition, you will support the clinic director in supervision of the PhD student currently working on the project, as well as master students undertaking smaller parts of the project. You will also participate in preparing grant application, together with the clinic director and ex

Upon start, applicants must hold a PhD in biology, or a related science field, preferably with expertise in the field of cardiovascular disease or pulmonary hypertension. You are an enthusiastic scientist with demonstrated record of accomplishment and hands-on experience in standard cell and molecular biology techniques.

Specific qualifications include:
  • Experience in cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques (extraction of nucleic acids, qPCR, Western Blotting, ELISA, FACS, etc)
  • Previous work with endothelial cell culture is highly desired
  • Experience with bioinformatics analysis of omics data and biostatistics is a plus
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong motivation to learn and establish new protocols and methods
  • Excellent English communication skills including writing of scientific manuscripts, reports, abstracts and scientific presentations are mandatory. Knowledge of German is a plus, yet not mandatory
  • A high degree of flexibility and dedication to the project will be mandatory

We are offering a highly original and translational research project addressing unmet clinical needs of CTEPH. You will be working in a team of young and highly motivated colleagues with experience in translational and clinical research, and will be provided with an excellent supporting environment and infrastructure. The position is on an annual contract with possible extension depending on availability of funding.

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    Vor 4 Tagen

    Zürich ZH, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    The Department of Thoracic Surgery is looking for a highly motivated and flexible postdoctoral research fellow for our research projects into advanced lung diseases, and in particular Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH). In addition to being one of two centres performing lung transplantation in Switzerland, we are the only centre in...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz UniversitätsSpital Zürich USZ Vollzeit

    Das Universitätsspital Zürich ist eines der grössten Spitäler in der Schweiz. Unsere über 8'600 Mitarbeitenden und rund 700 Auszubildende setzen sich täglich für das Wohl unserer Patient:innen ein. As postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project. You will be responsible...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    Ihre HauptaufgabenAs postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project.You will be responsible for the following tasks:Blood and plasma sample preparation for metabolomics analyses Tissue sample preparation for RNA sequencing Establishment of primary cell culture enriched with...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    vor 3 Wochen

    Zürich, Schweiz UniversitätsSpital Zürich USZ Vollzeit

    Das Universitätsspital Zürich ist eines der grössten Spitäler in der Schweiz. Unsere über 8'600 Mitarbeitenden und rund 700 Auszubildende setzen sich täglich für das Wohl unserer Patient:innen ein.As postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project.You will be responsible...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    Vor 3 Tagen

    Zürich, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    Upon agreementYour responsibilitiesAs postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project.You will be responsible for the following tasks:Blood and plasma sample preparation for metabolomics analysesTissue sample preparation for RNA sequencingEstablishment of primary cell culture...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    vor 4 Wochen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    Ihre HauptaufgabenAs postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project.You will be responsible for the following tasks:Blood and plasma sample preparation for metabolomics analyses Tissue sample preparation for RNA sequencing Establishment of primary cell culture enriched with...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    vor 4 Wochen

    CH-8006 Zürich Universitätsspital Zürich Teilzeit

    Ihre HauptaufgabenAs postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project.You will be responsible for the following tasks: Blood and plasma sample preparation for metabolomics analyses Tissue sample preparation for RNA sequencing Establishment of primary cell culture enriched with...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    As postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project.You will be responsible for the following tasks:Blood and plasma sample preparation for metabolomics analysesTissue sample preparation for RNA sequencingEstablishment of primary cell culture enriched with endothelial cells derived...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    vor 3 Wochen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    As postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project.You will be responsible for the following tasks:Blood and plasma sample preparation for metabolomics analysesTissue sample preparation for RNA sequencingEstablishment of primary cell culture enriched with endothelial cells derived...

  • Postdoc position in advanced lung disease research 60-100%

    vor 3 Wochen

    Zürich, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    As postdoctoral research fellow, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and execution of the overall project. You will be responsible for the following tasks: Blood and plasma sample preparation for metabolomics analyses Tissue sample preparation for RNA sequencing Establishment of primary cell culture enriched with endothelial cells...

  • Postdoc Position in Virology

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Institute of Virology Vetsuisse Faculty Vollzeit

    Institute of Virology_ Vetsuisse Faculty_Postdoc position in virology100 % :The Institute of Virology of the Vetsuisse Faculty at the University of Zurich (UZH) is an internationally recognized competence center in many areas of virology research. It has an excellent research infrastructure and works on a wide range of research topics, molecular,...

  • Postdoc Position On «gaps Within and Between

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Eawag Vollzeit

    Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Dübendorf, Switzerland) and WSL, the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (Birmensdorf, Switzerland), are internationally recognized research institutes within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). They offer excellent facilities for...

  • Postdoc Position in Solar Fuels

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Department of Chemistry Vollzeit

    Department of Chemistry_Postdoc Position in Solar Fuels80 % :A postdoctoral position is available in the research group of Prof. Dr. David Tilley at the University of Zurich.Your responsibilities: You are a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to carry out a funded research project focusing on copper oxide (Cu2O) photocathodes for both water splitting...

  • 2 Postdocs in Migration and Disease Ecology 80-100%

    vor 1 Woche

    Birmensdorf ZH, Zürich, Schweiz Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft WSL Vollzeit

    Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSLThe Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.The research group Dynamic Macroecologystudies questions related to...

  • Postdoc Position

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies Vollzeit

    Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies_Postdoc position70 % :Are you a bioinformatician with strong bioinformatics skills? Do you have a passion for evolutionary biology? If you answer yes to both, a few Postdoc positions are available in the lab of Dr. Rie Shimizu-Inatsugi and Prof. Dr. Kentaro Shimizu at the University of Zurich.Our...

  • 2 PostDocs in migration and disease ecology 80-100%

    vor 2 Wochen

    Birmensdorf ZH, Zürich, Schweiz WSL Vollzeit

    Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. The research group Dynamic Macroecologystudies questions related...

  • Postdoc position in mesothelioma research

    vor 4 Wochen

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    Ihre HauptaufgabenThe successful candidate will work on key parts of this collaborative project, funded by SNSF.The tasks include:Selection of patient cohorts from the clinical database and preparation of samples including tissues, RNA, DNA. This may also include the preparation of single cell and bulk RNA sequencing libraries. Collaborate and prepare...

  • Postdoc position in mesothelioma research

    vor 2 Monaten

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universitätsspital Zürich Vollzeit

    Ihre HauptaufgabenThe successful candidate will work on key parts of this collaborative project, funded by SNSF.The tasks include:Selection of patient cohorts from the clinical database and preparation of samples including tissues, RNA, DNA. This may also include the preparation of single cell and bulk RNA sequencing libraries. Collaborate and prepare...

  • Postdoc Position in Groundwater Ecology

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Eawag Vollzeit

    Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity...

  • Postdoc Position On «exchange Platforms Between

    vor 1 Woche

    Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Eawag Vollzeit

    Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity...