Postdoctoral Fellowship - Immunology-University of Zurich

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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Immunology
PostDoc Position
Posted on 03 Jun 2015

University of Zurich
Switzerland, Zürich

JOB DESCRIPTION

The postdoctoral candidate will be involved in translational research to develop new strategies to targeting the human immunodeficiency chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). This will consist of investigating the cross talk between altered signal transduction downstream of the defective NADPH oxidase of phagocytes and infectious as well as inflammatory processes.

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DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in basic and translational research in the field of genetic diseases and immunology, a solid background in cell and molecular biology, a good publication record and excellent references. Previous experience with animal models of disease is a plus, including bone marrow transplantation and drug administration (intraperitoneal, intravenous, and oral gavage). Strong molecular biology skill-sets including cell culture, PCR, RT-PCR, Western-blot, cloning and experience in flow cytometry are expected. Candidates should be creative and capable of developing a competitive research project while working in autonomy under the supervision of a team leader. Excellent communication skills in English is a mandatory requirement. We expect self-motivated candidates with a strong work ethic. Candidates from Switzerland or the European Union who are immediately available are preferred.

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

The Immunodeficiency/Gene Therapy Laboratory in the University Children’s Hospital Zurich is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated postdoctoral researcher in immunology. The Laboratory is embedded within Children’s Research Centre and offers a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment for translational immunology research within a young and international team (https://www.kispi.uzh.ch/de/Seiten/default.aspx). The interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians and scientists allows for transferring basic research into clinical application, as exemplified by the meanwhile second clinical gene therapy study. The groups’ work in this field has been published in prestigious journals such as Nature Medicine, Blood, and Current Gene Therapy.

Disciplines: Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology

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