The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) has over 2,000 students in 10 degree programmes. With its 9 research institutes, it contributes effectively to the innovation, the economic and social development and the creation of jobs in the Valais.IHRE AUFGABEThe postdoctoral researcher will work in the Diagnostic Systems research group to develop an innovative high-sensitivity point-of-care (POC) diagnostic test for brain injury. This is a four-year funded project in cooperation with academic and industrial partners.IHR PROFILApplicants should hold an advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Bioanalytical Chemistry. The applicant should have experience in solid surface chemical functionalization (e.g. with antibodies), immunoassay development and diagnostic test performance characterization. Experience in electrochemistry and with paper-based analytical devices (PAD) would clearly be a plusBeschäftigungsgrad100 %ArbeitsortSion/SittenStellenantrittANSTELLUNGSBEDINGUNGEN• Contract duration: 48 months • Starting date: April 2019 or as soon as possible For further information, please contact Prof. Marc Pfeifer at marc.pfeifer@hevs.ch. Interested candidates should upload their CV and a brief statement describing how their research interests and skills relate to this position onto our website www.hevs.ch/job by 31 March 2019.
