Nanoanalytics Specialist for Neurodegenerative Disease Detection

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Dübendorf, Zürich, Schweiz EMPA Vollzeit
Nanoanalytics Specialist Position for Detecting Neurodegenerative Diseases

We are seeking a highly motivated Nanoanalytics Specialist to join our team at Empa, a leading research institution in the ETH Domain. This exciting opportunity will involve developing innovative approaches and new methods for data analysis aimed at chemically classifying pathological protein aggregates in blood from patients at various stages of decline in memory and cognition.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for resolving, identifying, and classifying pathological proteins in blood from patients using label-free nanoscale imaging and chemical spectroscopy techniques. Your tasks will include analyzing blood from age-matched healthy controls and correlating classified amyloid and tau protein aggregates with clinical results to build a predictive model for identifying people at risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • You should have a Ph.D. degree in experimental biophysics or a closely related discipline, with experience in applying chemical spectroscopy for protein analytics and morphological characterisation of biomolecules in body fluids.
  • You should be familiar with atomic force microscopy combined with one or more of the following chemical spectroscopy techniques: Raman, IR, fluorescence.
  • You should have experience conducting studies on the role of protein aggregation in neurodegenerative disease progression and working in biosafety level 2 laboratory settings.
Benefits

We offer a stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure in chemical spectroscopies and nanoscale imaging techniques. You will interact closely with neurologists at the University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, where patients for the study will be recruited. The position is available as of April 2025 and will be available for two years with a possible extension to a third year maximum.

Compensation

The estimated annual salary for this position is CHF 80,000 - 120,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, pension scheme, and generous leave policies. We live a culture of inclusion and respect, welcoming all individuals interested in innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities.



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