Join 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 currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University provides an inspiring working environment centered around cutting-edge research and top-class education. Discover more about UZH as an employer and explore the opportunity to contribute your talents and skills.
Your Responsibilities
- Rationally design peptide derivatives and engineer NRPS biosynthetic pathways in Pseudomonas species using genetic and molecular biology approaches.
- Purify and characterize novel peptide variants produced by engineered strains.
- Quantify antimicrobial activity in clinically relevant bacterial strains.
- Contribute to in vivo infection experiments (zebrafish larvae) to assess toxicity and efficacy in vivo.
- Collaborate closely with a synthetic chemist on downstream chemical modifications.
- Analyze data, document results, and contribute to scientific manuscripts.
Your Profile
- PhD in synthetic or molecular biology.
- Proven hands-on experience with bacterial genetic engineering.
- Solid understanding of secondary metabolite biosynthesis or NRPS systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage a research project, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team while meeting defined milestones.
- Interest in translational and antimicrobial research.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Dr. Vera Vollenweider
Project Leader
vera.vollenweider@uzh.ch