Postdoctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies 100%

ph3bA World-Class Research Environment at the Nexus of Biology, Engineering, and Physical Sciences /b /h3 /brpThe Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of the ETH Zurich in Basel invites exceptional candidates to apply for a postdoctoral position in pioneering projects developing synthetic biology-inspired human therapies. /p /brpThe D-BSSE is the first truly interdisciplinary research department, uniting theoretical and experimental biology with advanced bioengineering and fostering close collaborations with leaders in material science, physics, and chemistry to drive transformative advances in systems biology, biotechnology, and synthetic biology.

Situated in Basel, Switzerland, at the heart of the BioValley, a tri-national region that hosts 40% of the global life science industry and numerous major pharmaceutical companies, the D-BSSE offers a unique environment for high-impact translational research with unparalleled access to academic and industrial expertise. /p /brh3bProject background /b /h3 /brpAdvancing the Frontiers of Cell-based therapies and Synthetic Biology /p /brh3bJob description /b /h3 /brul /brliPostdoctoral projects will combine molecular engineering, cell programming, and chemical-biological interfacing to engineer human cells using synthetic gene circuits and biosensing platforms, develop novel biosensing systems for real-time monitoring of cellular states, create genetic architectures for precise therapeutic protein regulation, and translate these research advances into programmable cellular implant prototypes

/li /brliProjects will be highly interdisciplinary, fostering close collaboration with molecular biologists, bioengineers, and clinical researchers to accelerate translation into clinically relevant therapies /li /br /ul /brh3bProfile /b /h3 /brul /brliWe are seeking highly motivated applicants eager to bridge basic and translational research in cell biology and synthetic biology /li /brliCandidates should have strong skills in molecular and cell biology techniques, including cultivation and engineering of primary human cells and mammalian cell lines /li /brliExperience with in vivo techniques, as well as completion of an accredited course in laboratory animal science (FELASA / LTK or equivalent), would be an asset /li /brliWe welcome applicants with a strong publication record and the ambition to pursue a career in academia, industrial RD, or biotechnology entrepreneurship /li /br /ul

/brh3bWe offer /b /h3 /brul /brliYour job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society /li /brliWe are actively committed to a sustainable and climate-neutral university /li /brliYou can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits /li /br /ul /brpbWe value diversity and sustainability /b /p /brpIn line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.

Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us - we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future. /p /brpbCurious? So are we. /b /p /brpWorking, teaching and research at ETH Zurich /p /brul /brliCV /li /brliA list of publications /li /brliA motivation letter /li /brliThree letters of recommendation /li /brliA brief research plan (1 page) /li /br /ul /brpFurther information about (Department/Institute) can be found on our Website or in our published work. /p /brpQuestions regarding the position should be directed to Professor Martin Fussenegger, /p /p