Assistant Professor / Assistant Professoress in Molecular Life Sciences

Join the University of Zurich

The University of Zurich offers a wide range 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, we provide an inspiring working environment at the forefront of research and education.

Host Institution

The DMLS will initially serve as the host institution to support selected candidates. Successful applicants will benefit from a departmental budget and a competitive startup package in addition to their ERC funding. In line with the collaborative culture within the department and the university, we offer an array of centrally maintained shared resources, which include:

• 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)

While this is not a formal tenure-track position, our department is well-equipped to support the long-term integration of ERC grant holders into the faculty, potentially retaining successful candidates beyond the grant period.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note, only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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