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Postdoctoral Fellow Position
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Zürich, 8081, Zurich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
University of Zurich
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biomedical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
The project will involve approximately 70% in vivo and 30% in vitro/ex vivo work.
The postdoctoral fellow will join an interdisciplinary environment at the University of Zurich, with opportunities to collaborate across neuroscience, metabolism, and translational obesity research.
Your responsibilities- Plan and perform in vivo experiments in mouse models of metabolic disease.
- Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data.
- Contribute to manuscript preparation and scientific presentations.
- Co-supervise Master's and PhD students.
Applicants should hold a PhD in biomedicine, neurobiology, neuroscience, neurophysiology or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated research experience in one or more relevant areas. We are looking for someone with the following skills:
Required experience- Mouse handling and experimentation;
- Stereotaxic surgery and/or other relevant in vivo procedures;
- Research experience in systems neuroscience and/or energy homeostasis (i.e., feeding).
- Excellent command of oral and written English.
- in vivo calcium imaging or ex vivo electrophysiology;
- Metabolic phenotyping;
- FELASA B certificate (European authorization for animal experimentation) would be an advantage.
We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated and scientifically curious, with strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and who will contribute positively to a collaborative working environment.
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