Laboratory Technician Position in Pharmacology — Etat de Fribourg

Full description

Who are we?

Teaching, research, jobs, events: The University of Fribourg is a space for innovation and an important driver for the economic and cultural life of the region. It attracts students and researchers from all over Switzerland and from all over the world, it marks the daily life of the bilingual city of Fribourg, since its foundation in 1889.

Why join us?

We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of paths and profiles that makes the state of Fribourg the strength. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link .

Your missions

This is a one-year fixed-term contract which may be extended to 3 years (funded by SNF)

Lab Description : The Pharmacology Unit of the Faculty of Science and Medicine at the University of Fribourg investigates molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying metallic and redox signaling in health and disease. The Zuhra Group focuses on the biology of endogenously produced cyanide, exploring its role as a novel gasotransmitter and its impact on cellular metabolism and cell signaling ( www.unifr.ch/med/en/research/group/zuhra/ ).

What we offer

• Fixed term position in a stimulating, interdisciplinary, international and collaborative research environment
• Access to modern infrastructure and training opportunities

Profile desired

• Experienced and motivated laboratory technician to support our research with 3-5 years of proven work experience with basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques (solution preparation, measuring pH, doing Western blots, cell culture, etc.). Experience with or strong motivation to work with confocal imagining and cellular bioenergy would be considered a more.
• Diploma (CFC / BSc or equivalent) in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or a related field (experience in cancer research would be considered a more)
• Experience with in vivo model (mice, rats). FELASA accreditation category B (EU functions A, C, D) or Swiss equivalent i.e. Module1/LTK1 needed
• Strong sense of organization, precision, and reliability
• Selections will be done in a rolling basis
• Good writing and Spoken English skills. Knowledge of French or German is an advantage

Contact details

Karim Zuhra, [email protected]