Assistant Professorship: Support for Junior Group Leader Position in Virology and/or Host-Pathogen Interactions 80-100% — Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ)
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland, is searching for pioneers in the field of Virology and/or Host-Pathogen Interactions.
We aim to specifically support an early-career scientist who is currently transitioning to running their own laboratory or already leads one
and demonstrates not only professional expertise but also a spirit of innovation.
- The Department of Infectious Diseases at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland, is searching for pioneers in the field of Virology and/or Host-Pathogen Interactions.
- We aim to specifically support an early-career scientist who is currently transitioning to running their own laboratory or already leads one
- A comprehensive resume, publications list, and a highlight on your three most significant achievements.
- A research statement, focusing primarily on sketching a vision and future research directions (not exceeding 2 pages). A teaching and mentorship statement (limited to 1 page).
What the company offers
- A comprehensive resume, publications list, and a highlight on your three most significant achievements.
- A research statement, focusing primarily on sketching a vision and future research directions (not exceeding 2 pages). A teaching and mentorship statement (limited to 1 page).
- A motivation letter that outlines and describes areas for potential collaborations with researchers and diagnostic units at the institute.
Application process
- Please apply online by submitting the following documents:
- The selected individual will receive assistance in preparing grant applications for institutions such as the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the European Research Council (ERC), or the Cloetta Foundation.
- If successful, an invitation to negotiate for a five-year non-tenure-track Assistant Professorship at the Department of Infectious Diseases awaits.
- Das Universitätsspital Zürich ist eines der grössten Spitäler in der Schweiz.
- Unsere über 8'600 Mitarbeitenden und rund 700 Auszubildende setzen sich täglich für das Wohl unserer Patient:innen ein. Aufgaben:
- The incoming Assistant Professor is expected to dive deep, charting unexplored territories in virology and/or host-pathogen interactions.
- Ideally the researcher shows a clinical interest – a physician scientist with training in infectious diseases would be very welcome.
- We are searching for a visionary - someone keen on doing experimental work and/or translational science.
Additional details
- We aim to specifically support an early-career scientist who is currently transitioning to running their own laboratory or already leads one
- Unsere über 8'600 Mitarbeitenden und rund 700 Auszubildende setzen sich täglich für das Wohl unserer Patient:innen ein.
- A passion for teaching, paired with the leadership skills required to lead a research team, is indispensable.
- We are particularly interested in the following expertise: biology of viruses immunopathology caused by viruses immune responses to viruses
- novel treatment strategies to fight viruses novel vaccination strategies data science in virology
- A research statement, focusing primarily on sketching a vision and future research directions (not exceeding 2 pages). A teaching and mentorship statement (limited to 1 page).
Notes and original content
- We aim to specifically support an early-career scientist who is currently transitioning to running their own laboratory
- or already leads one
- Anforderungen:
- We are particularly interested in the following expertise:
- biology of viruses
- immunopathology caused by viruses
- immune responses to viruses
- novel treatment strategies to fight viruses
- novel vaccination strategies
- data science in virology
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer for this role?
Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) offer?
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