Senior Scientist / Research Group Lead Position in Translational Vascular Research
The Department of Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ/UZH), under the leadership of Professor Alexander Zimmermann, is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the Senior Scientist / Research Group Lead position in translational vascular research.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the Swiss Vascular Biobank, a distinguished platform that provides access to high-quality human vascular tissues. The Swiss Vascular Biobank is recognized as one of the largest biobanks, particularly in terms of aortic tissue, including samples from aneurysms, dissections, and control aortas.
The selected candidate will also lead an independent research program focusing on the interface between clinical and molecular vascular biology. Current and future research will specifically address aortic diseases, such as aortic aneurysms and dissections. This position is ideal for those aspiring for scientific independence and aiming to secure competitive funding, including SNF or ERC grants.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide scientific leadership and enhance the existing Swiss Vascular Biobank.
- Continue an independent translational research line dedicated to aortic diseases.
- Supervise laboratory personnel, students, and junior researchers.
- Design and execute research projects involving human vascular tissues, molecular biology, histology and immunohistochemistry, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenetics, and non-coding RNAs, working with primary patient-derived vascular cells.
- Integrate clinical data with molecular datasets.
- Prepare competitive grant applications (SNF, ERC, and foundations).
- Ensure compliance with Swiss regulatory frameworks (HFG/HFV, KEK).
Your Profile
- A PhD or MD/PhD in life sciences, medicine, or a related field.
- Several years of postdoctoral experience.
- Demonstrated leadership in coordinating laboratory teams, with experience supervising students and/or technical staff.
- A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and successful grant writing (ideally with funded or competitive submissions).
- Strong expertise in translational research using human tissues.
- Experience with omics approaches (RNA-seq, transcriptomics, proteomics).
- A strong ability to work at the interface of clinical and experimental research.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
To apply, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
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About USZ
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