PhD position in the field of immunology and tissue fibrosis financed by the Swiss National Science Fund

Institute of Anatomy
PhD position in the field of immunology and tissue fibrosis financed by the Swiss National Science Fund
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You will conduct your research in the laboratory of Prof. Christian Stockmann at the Institute of Anatomy, University of Zurich. The lab has a strong focus on immune cell-driven tissue remodeling in the context of organ fibrosis. Recently, we have developed a novel approach to mount a vaccination-induced T cell response to selectively target fibroblasts in fibrotic tissues. You will further pursue and develop this new field by identifying and testing innovative immunotherapeutic approaches in preclinical models of organ fibrosis.
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Your responsibilities
You will be responsible for designing, performing and analysing experiments, and share findings with colleagues. You will be responsible for applying and optimizing techniques for the collection and analysis of data. You will write manuscripts for submission to peer-review journals.

Your profile
Upon start of the position, you should hold a master’s degree in biology, medicine or any related life science field, preferably with a certain degree of specialization in immunology or fibrosis research. You have an excellent track record and a strong interest in immunology-related techniques, including flow cytometry, single cell RNA sequencing, culture of primary cells and molecular biology techniques. The will to work with mouse models is essential for applicants to be considered.
Preliminary experience with mouse models, single cell RNA sequencing, including raw data handling or downstream bioninformatic analysis will be a strong asset.
We expect a strong interest in the field of interdisciplinary science and the will to independently develop and drive a research project. You should be willing to work as part of a team, to collaborate and help other colleagues when necessary. A high degree of flexibility and dedication to the project will be mandatory.
You should be fluently speaking and writing english.

What we offer
We offer varied work in an inspiring, multidisciplinary, and supportive environment within an international research team. You will have access to a comprehensive range of facilities and technology platforms established on the campus. Given the close collaboration with other groups at the Institute and across the campus, you will have a opportunity to collaborate with various teams and to benefit from their unique range of expertise. We offer outstanding working conditions, a high quality of life in Zurich, and an excellent supporting environment.
Candidates will be evaluated and integrated by the Life Science Zurich Graduate School .

Place of work
Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland

Start of employment
The position is available for 4 years, starting on January 1st, 2023 or after.
Applications containing the candidate’s curriculum vitae, list of achievements/publications, short letter of motivation and the names and e-mail addresses of three potential references should be sent in a single PDF document via our job portal (by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” button).

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