Located in the Campus Lengg of the University of Zurich, and soon in the newly built research tower of the Kinderspital, we apply and develop state-of-the-art technologies including single cell analytics, CRISPR-based genome editing, machine learning algorithms, high content data analysis and ex-vivo / in vivo PDX models. We are embedded in a strong precision oncology network at UZH with strong ties with the ETH Zurich and are centrally involved in international clinical trials for childhood leukemia providing a relevant context to our research program.The employment is limited to 2 years with the option of extension.
Your responsibilities
- You explore the cell biology of various cell death pathways (apoptosis, pyroptosis, necroptosis, ferroptosis) and their potential to eradicate resistant disease in the context of acute leukemia of childhood.
- You dissect the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic signaling programs using a representative xenograft bank of primary leukemia.
- You Investigate the immunogenic aspect of programmed cell death instances.
- You work in an agile and collaborative lab environment and contribute to scientific discovery.
- You will apply state-of-the-art laboratory methodologies.
- You are receptive for encouragement and support for innovative and actionable ideas.
- You have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment with molecular and cellular biologists, clinicians, computer scientists, and international collaborators.
Your profile
- You have a strong appetite for scientific discovery and a strong interest in disease modeling, cell death research, and biomedical computing.
- You have a strong experimental track record.
- You are motivated to work together with a focused task force and to guide master and PhD students.
- You hold an MD-PhD or PhD in biological or biomedical sciences or equivalent.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are comfortable with planning, prioritizing, conducting, analyzing and communicating research in a variety of contexts.
- You communicate actively with collaborators, colleagues and team members with proficiency in English.