Postdoctoral Researcher in Translational Control

University of Zürich Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Postdoctoral Researcher in translational control 100 %

Start of employment upon agreement, temporary

The Sendoel lab studies the role of translational control in health and disease. Our lab employs a variety of in vivo techniques to investigate stem cell behavior in homeostasis, clonal expansions and tumorigenesis. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent postdoc to join an ERC-funded project aimed at advancing our single-cell ribosome profiling technologies in cancer. For further information about the lab, please visit www.sendoellab.org.

The Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IREM) combines cutting-edge stem cell and bioengineering research to advance regenerative therapies. Based on bio-inspired principles and novel biomimetic technologies, IREM research focuses on the replacement and/or regeneration of dysfunctional human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish physiological functions. Thematic priorities are translational regenerative technologies, cell-based regeneration and biomimetic tissue replacement, gene and cell therapy, stem cell biology and cancer, and translational neuroregeneration.

Your responsibilities

  • Design, execute and lead a research project focused on translational control in cancer
  • Drive the development and advance our single-cell ribosome profiling strategies in mouse models of cancer
  • Contribute to the development and optimization of new experimental and computational methods within the field of translational control
  • Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and participate in mentoring PhD and Master's students

Your profile

  • Ph.D. in molecular biology, cancer biology or similar domain
  • Strong expertise and experience in RNA biology and translational control is required, supported by at least one publication/preprint in the field.
  • Experience with single-cell techniques, ribosome profiling and/or mouse models of cancer is a plus
  • A high degree of independence and self-motivation is expected
  • Strong communications skills, written and oral (English)

Information on your application

Please us the link below to submit your single-file PDF application, containing your cover/motivation letter and CV, including a publication list and the contact information of 3 references.

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

Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Wagistrasse 12, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland

Further information

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