Job opportunity

Assistant Professor / Assistant Professoress: Support for Junior Group Leader Position in Virology and/or Host-Pathogen Interactions

Universität Zürich Zürich August 30, 2026

Job Opportunity at the University of Zurich

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a variety of attractive positions across numerous subject areas and professional fields. With approximately 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University provides an inspiring working environment that fosters cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us and discover what makes UZH an exceptional employer!

Your Responsibilities

The incoming Assistant Professor will delve into unexplored territories in virology and/or host-pathogen interactions. Ideally, the candidate will have a clinical interest; a physician scientist with training in infectious diseases is especially welcome. We seek a visionary individual who is passionate about conducting experimental work and/or translational science. A strong passion for teaching, paired with the leadership skills necessary to lead a research team, is essential.

Your Profile

We are in search of excellence. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for SNSF starting grants, ERC consolidator grants, or the Professor Dr. Max Cloëtta Foundation Medical Research Position.

We expect candidates to demonstrate research outputs that not only surpass their doctoral contributions but also redefine the boundaries of the field. We are particularly interested in expertise in the following areas:

  • Biology of viruses
  • Immunopathology caused by viruses
  • Immune responses to viruses
  • Novel treatment strategies to combat viruses
  • Innovative vaccination strategies
  • Data science in virology

We are looking for an ambitious investigator committed to developing an internationally competitive research program that addresses fundamental or translational questions in virology. While research focused on clinically relevant viral pathogens is especially encouraged, outstanding candidates working on any aspect of virus biology or virus-host interactions are warmly invited to apply.

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

Jacqueline Wiedler
Administrative Assistant

Work locationZürich, Switzerland

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