veröffentlicht am: 27.03.2019
Department of Quantitative Biomedicine
The newly founded Department of Quantitative Biomedicine performs research and teaches at the interface of biomedicine, biotechnology and computational biology. The aim of the department is to connect fundamental with clinically relevant research covering the fields of cancer biology, neurodegenerative and infectious disease. Research and teaching take place in a highly dynamic and internationally embedded environment.
Bacterial opportunistic pathogens are major problems in hospital settings, where they cause morbidity and mortality in humans. Many of these pathogens are difficult to treat with antibiotics due to the worldwide spread of multi-drug resistant mutants.
In our group (the Kümmerli lab), we perform fundamental research on some of the key human pathogens, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. We combine molecular tools with evolutionary principles to understand: (a) how pathogens interact with one another inside hosts and thereby cause disease; (b) how new treatment approaches can be developed by disrupting bacterial interactions; and (c) how pathogens interact, evolve, and adapt outside the host.
We are looking for a highly motivated technical assistant to join our lab to provide support in research, general lab organization, and teaching a practical. Our group, based at the Irchel campus of the University of Zurich, is highly international and English is our everyday language.
60-80 %
We expect you to:
- Work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team at the interface between microbiology and evolutionary biology.
- Run daily lab routines and help with lab organizational issues.
- Establish and run experimental protocols, which involve phenotypic and genotypic assays using high-throughput methods, as well as genetic strain engineering.
- Help with the organization of the yearly practical ‘Evolutionary Microbiology’ (module BIO291).
We are looking for a highly motivated person who:
- Has expertise in basic microbiology and preferably also in molecular microbiology.
- Is passionate about fundamental science.
- Is an open minded team player and enjoys interacting with other people on a daily basis.
- Has excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ideally, you have:
- An education as laboratory technician or a Masters in biology or an equivalent degree.
- Experience in working with pathogenic bacteria.
- Experience in organizing and executing routine lab duties.
- Excellent communication skills in English and German.
Fluent in English and German
MS-Office, experience with the R environment and statistical analysis are a plus.
The applicant should have experience in working with bacteria.
We offer an attractive package in a dynamic and interdisciplinary working environment, including opportunities for the applicant’s professional development. The salary is calculated according to cantonal regulations taking into account the expertise of the applicant.
For additional information about an employment at the University of Zurich please visit www.pa.uzh.ch/en/Willkommen-an-der-UZH.html
Earliest starting date is May 2 or by arrangement.
Application documents, including a motivation letter, CV and the contact details of at least two references, should be sent by email to Prof. R. Kümmerli (rolf.kuemmerli@uzh.ch). Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Universität Zürich
Department of Quantitative Biomedicine
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zürich
25.04.2019