Research Assistant Position in Biotechnology/Neuroscience

University of Zurich, Switzerland

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Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Research Assistant Position in Biotechnology/Neuroscience
60-100 %
The Patriarchi Lab is looking for a highly motivated, ambitious and hard-working research assistant to lead exciting projects related to the development of state of the art genetically encoded fluorescent sensors for neurotransmitters and neuromodulators to be used in animals.
The percentage of employment is negotiable based on prior skills/experience and will range between 60% and 100%. The starting research assistant position is for 1 year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years.
Your responsibilities
  • performing experiments
  • analyzing data
  • writing of manuscripts/reports
  • participation to lab organization
  • oral/written presentation of work

Your profile
  • Bachelor degree and /or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or related discipline
  • extensive experience with molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture and fluorescence microscopy (prior experience with biosensor development or in vivo research in mice will be considered a plus)
  • good organizational skills, attention to details, reliability and ability to work in a diverse team
  • excellent writing skills (in english)
  • must be in favor of animal research

What we offer
The University of Zurich offers a varied and interesting work in an inspiring and socially relevant environment. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.
Place of work
Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zürich
Start of employment
desired start date August 1st, 2022
Applications will be accepted until the position will be filled. Please send your curriculum vitae, your transcripts of academic record/diplomas and the contact details of at least 2 scientific referees.
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