Postdoctoral Researcher

**Institut für Veterinäranatomie**
**Postdoctoral researcher 100 %**: Start of employment 15.01.2026

We are a small interdisciplinary team of veterinarians and molecular biologists working in the field of large animal reproduction. Our main goal is to advance the understanding of reproductive biology in order to provide a basis for improved diagnosis and treatment of fertility problems as well as the improvement of assisted reproduction techniques.

**Your responsibilities**:
Your contributions to these projects will be related to (examples):

- RNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics
- Molecular analysis of extracellular vesicles (mRNA, miRNA, proteins)
- Histological studies for functional validation
- Scientific publications and contributions to international scientific conferences
- Your position involves collaboration with international project partners.

**Your profile**:

- Holding a doctoral degree (PhD)
- Strong publication track record
- Background in molecular biology, functional genomics, cell biology, applied bioinformatics, biology of reproduction
- Experience in cell culture techniques
- Strong communication (English: essential) and writing skills
- Team player
- Willingness to learn new things
What we offer
We offer the opportunity to develop and implement innovative ideas in a dynamic and active research environment. The University of Zurich is one of the leading research universities in Europe, including the Vetsuisse Faculty, and Zurich consistently ranks among the cities with the highest quality of life worldwide. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.
The position is funded at a competitive salary for full-time employment for 1.5 years.- a motivation letter (up to one page)
- a CV, including a list of publications**What we offer**:

- **Work-Life Balance**Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
- **Learning and Development**Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
- **Food**Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
- **Healthcare**Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
- **Discounts**Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
- **Conditions of Employment**Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
- **International Services**Support for people from outside Switzerland
- **Campuses**Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
**Location**:

- **Institut für Veterinäranatomie**:Eschikon 27, 8315 Lindau, Switzerland

**Further information**:

- **Questions about the job**:

- **PD Dr. rer. nat. Stefan Bauersachs**- Academic associate-
- +41 52 354 91 85- **Working at UZH**: