Career Opportunities at the University of Zurich
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a variety of attractive positions across multiple subject areas and professional fields. With approximately 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University provides an inspiring working environment focused on cutting-edge research and top-tier education. We invite you to bring your talent and skills to our team.
Your Responsibilities
- 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 against clinically relevant bacterial strains.
- Participate in in vivo infection experiments (zebrafish larvae) to assess toxicity and efficacy.
- 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, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and meet 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.
Contact
Dr. Vera Vollenweider
Project Leader
vera.vollenweider@uzh.ch