Assistant Professor / Assistant Professoress

Universität Zürich - May 23, 2026

Exciting Opportunities at the University of Zurich

The University of Zurich offers a wide array of attractive positions across various subject areas and professional fields. As Switzerland's largest university, with approximately 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, UZH provides an inspiring working environment at the forefront of research and education. Discover more about UZH as an employer!

Host Institution

The DMLS will initially serve as the host institution to support the ERC application of selected candidates. Successful applicants will receive a departmental budget and a competitive startup package in addition to their ERC funding. In line with our collaborative culture within the department and the university, we provide a plethora of centrally maintained shared resources, including:

  • All standard laboratory and molecular biology equipment
  • High-performance computing (Science IT)
  • Access to the Functional Genomics Center Zurich (FGCZ)
  • The Center for Microscopy and Image Analysis (ZMB)
  • The BioVisionCenter (BVC)

Although this is not a formal tenure-track position, the department is well-positioned to support successful candidates beyond the grant period and facilitate the long-term integration of ERC grant holders into the faculty.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For any inquiries, please contact: angela.lloyd@mls.uzh.ch

Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

Please enter your information in the following form and attach your resume (CV)

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