Assistant Professorship:Support for SNSF Starting Grant by the Institute of Cell Biology, Bern
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The (ICB) at the University of Bern invites applications for support of an SNSF Starting Grant application. The successful candidate will complement our activities in exploring modern, fundamental questions in Biology. The current research themes of the ICB are Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Systems Biology and Genomics, and Molecular Parasitology.
What we offer The candidate will be provided with infrastructure support and space to establish a fully equipped laboratory and will receive a contribution towards personnel costs.We provide access to in-house state-of-the-art microscopy facilities, resources for computational analysis, and biosafety facilities. Members of the ICB have access to core facilities of the University of Bern, including NGS and proteomics platforms.
We welcome a diversity of model systems. However, we do not have resources to support extensive research using vertebrate animals. The Starting Grant timeline coincides with the retirement of a professor at the ICB, which may provide an opportunity to compete for a tenured or tenure-track opening. Your profile Meet the eligibility criteria for SNSF starting grants (see link below) including: (i) a track record showcasing 2 to 8 years of post-PhD research (extensions apply for researchers with care duties), (ii) previous research affiliation or degree from a Swiss institution, or Swiss nationality Excellent research portfolio showing the ability to establish an independent and internationally competitive line of research. Demonstration of potential for synergy with, and complementation of the current research directions of the ICB. Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities The University of Bern is committed to diversity and inclusion, supports flexible working time models, is a signatory to the DORA Declaration and supporter of the Better Science Initiative. The ICB provides for an inclusive working environment and promotes equality of opportunities at all levels. We especially encourage applications from female scientists and minorities. Application Please provide the following information as a single pdf file:
A motivation letter describing how the planned research will synergize with and extend the research portfolio of the ICB, the Department of Biology and, more generally, the University of Bern. CV (max. 2 pages) A complete publications list separating pre- and postdoctoral periods and highlighting the three most significant contributions A summary of three most significant achievements (max. 1 page) A statement on future research directions (max. 1 page) A list of specialized infrastructural requirements, if any For questions regarding the position and the institute, please contact Prof. Benjamin Towbin (benjamin.towbin@unibe.ch). Applications must be submitted by email only to Juliane Reuter (juliane.reuter@unibe.ch) and be addressed to the Institute Executive Director Prof. Volker Heussler.
Applications are welcome until September 29, 2024. Promising candidates will be invited to an on-site interview at the end of October and be promptly informed about the final decision. The deadline for Starting Grant applications at the SNSF will open on October 15, 2024 with a deadline on January 15, 2025. The earliest anticipated start date will be in early 2026.
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