PostDoc position in computational in vitro fish toxicology

The Department of Environmental Toxicology (Utox) has an opening for a
PostDoc position in computational in vitro fish toxicology
In a collaborative project of Eawag and Utrecht University, we aim to develop and promote a socio-technical framework for toxicity assessment, employing different permanent fish cell lines. Alone or in combination with computational models, these can inform about toxicity mechanisms and outcomes, ultimately allowing prediction of short- and long-term impacts of chemical toxicity to fish. To accelerate the acceptance and implementation of our framework, we will take regulatory routines and procedures, as well as the industrial innovation practices, into account. This “Fish Invitrome” project is embedded within the Swiss National Research Programme 79 (NRP79) “Advancing 3R – Animals, Research and Society”.

We are looking for a Postdoctoral researcher who is keen to:
Develop a modular framework that combines in vitro testing and computational modelling for animal-free prediction of chemical toxicity to fish.
Work together with stakeholders and social scientists to facilitate broader uptake of the Fish Invitrome
Work closely with two PhD students and other team members to integrate newly gained cell line-based toxicological knowledge into the modular framework.

The Postdoc candidate should have a PhD in natural sciences or engineering with considerable expertise in incorporating experimental biological data into modelling frameworks and a strong interest to jointly work with experts from industry, government and civil society to analyse the conditions for adopting the new framework into regulatory practices. Solid work ethics, mature teamwork attitude and good English skills are essential.

Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions, please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment .

Deadline for applications is 25 January 2023.Your application should include a cover letter explaining your research background and motivation to apply for this position, a CV with list of publications, copies of your academic qualifications and contact information for two references. The project runs for four years; the starting date is as soon as possible upon agreement.

For further information, please contact Prof. Kristin Schirmer.

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