Research Veterinarian

Center for Surgical Research_
**Research Veterinarian**
**50-70 % **:The University of Zurich, Center for Surgical Research, is looking to appoint with immediate effect or by appointment a

**Research Veterinarian 50-70% (limited to 1 year with the possibility of extension)**

The Center for Surgical Research provides a translational research service for all clinics and institutes at the University of Zurich. The proximity and the excellent partnership between the University of Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and the university hospitals creates a unique opportunity for basic and applied interdisciplinary research.

The unit's core competency is the establishment and refinement of large animal models for the development and testing of new surgical techniques and medical devices (in the field of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, visceral surgery and transplantation, fetal surgery, neurology, trauma and reconstruction), as well as the optimization of imaging procedures for diagnostics and therapeutics of cardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction or heart failure.

**Your responsibilities**: As a member of the veterinary team, you will work on various research projects, which include the following responsibilities:

- Veterinary support, including anesthesia, surgery, pre
- and post-operative care of large animals
- Planning and implementing new projects including writing and managing animal experimental licenses
- Advising scientists on aspects of animal welfare and 3Rs
- Active contribution to the smooth running of operations (ordering and organization of consumables and medicines as well as maintenance of the infrastructure)
- Training and supervising externs/interns, students and animal caretakers

**Your profile**:

- Degree in veterinary medicine eligible to work in Switzerland
- Doctorate degree (Dr.vet.med./ PhD) desirable
- Experience and training in the field of laboratory animal science (FELASA B, FELASA C)
- Experience and interest in working with large animals
- Special interest in scientific work
- You are a reliable, precise and well-organized personality with an ability to swiftly assimilate new concepts with an independent conscientious style
- You enjoy working in a team with veterinarians and animal caretakers
- High level of motivation and flexibility, including willingness to work weekends, public holidays and shift work

**What we offer**:

- Attractive and contemporary workplace in the heart of Zurich
- Varied challenging tasks in a team of committed and quality-oriented colleagues
- Active participation in interdisciplinary research projects at the highest scientific level with the possibility of doing your own research
- Diverse day-to-day work
- Opportunities for further training (Swiss specialist in laboratory veterinary medicine (Dipl. SVLAS), Residency to attain the European specialist in laboratory veterinary medicine (Dipl. ECLAM))

**Place of work**: Zurich

**Start of employment**: Employment start date to be mutually agreed.