Senior Scientist in cellular therapy research for type I diabetes 80-100%

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The Department of Visceral- and Transplant Surgery at the University Hospital of Zurich and the University of Zurich are seeking an accomplished scientist to lead cutting-edge research in the field of cellular therapy for type I diabetes.

Your main tasks

The ideal candidate will hold an M.D. degree or Ph.D. in biology, bioengineering or a related discipline, and will demonstrate a proven record of exceptional research accomplishments as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • establish and lead a research program in biomaterial sciences and microdevice-microcapsule bioengineering
  • mentor Master and doctoral students as well as post-doctoral fellows
  • contribute expertise in working with primary pancreatic islets, stem-cell derived islets and cell lines
 

Your profile

Other essential qualifications include:

  • a strong ability to draft manuscripts and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals
  • a demonstrated record of securing competitive grant funding
  • experience in mentoring students, staff, and postdoctoral researchers in their research projects
  • the ability to work independently while leading multiple research projects
  • a proven capacity to and collaborate effectively with a diverse, interdisciplinary research team

What we offer

Overall, the ideal candidate will possess the skills, knowledge, and experience required to advance the field of cellular therapy for type I diabetes and undertake innovative research that will make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Further information

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hatice Uçar, Head of Clinic Administration and Processes

We look forward to receiving your application through our online recruitment tool.

Benefits

On-site Day Care Center

On-site Day Care Center

Your child/children receive(s) loving care at our Day Care Center. Long opening hours, no vacation closure, and subsidized childcare places at five locations relieve the burden on working parents.

Health

Health

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Flexibility

Flexibility

We support a healthy work-life balance: almost half of our employees work part-time and 50% of work can be done from home, whenever their daily professional duties permit this.

Family friendliness

Family friendliness

Mothers are entitled to at least six months’ maternity leave (on their full salary for 16 weeks), and fathers are entitled to at least two months’ paternity leave (on their full salary for two weeks).

Further education & development

Further education & development

We accompany our employees throughout their professional career and support them in their development by offering them personalized career and further education opportunities.

Insurance

Insurance

We pay 60% of our employees’ pension fund contributions and can offer them special supplementary insurance conditions.

Mobility

Mobility

Our employees benefit from a discounted personal Zurich Transport Network (ZVV) annual travelcard or receive a fixed cash amount towards a GA Travelcard.

Telephony

Telephony

As a USZ employee, you and your family members benefit from special conditions for your private cell phone contract.

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