Full-Time Senior Research Fellow

Job Description:

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes by its influence within the framework of the mandates it has given itself: teaching, research and its partnership with the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG).

In order to strengthen its team, the laboratory of Professor C. Scheiermann (Department of Pathology and Immunology - PATIM) of the University of Geneva is looking for a

full-time Senior Research Fellow

The selected candidate will be primarily in charge of the medical research project “Regulation and relevance of circadian leukocyte dynamics for skin immune homeostasis”, which involves conducting work related to the development of new immunotherapeutic approaches. This project requires in depth research on aspects related to the development and optimization of new therapeutic agents. It is funded by the European Commission through an ERC (European Research Grant) and will last until the end of 2026.

Title and skills required:

The candidate must hold a PhD (PhD) in immunology or medical research, supplemented by at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience.

Academic scientific expertise in the following areas is also required:

• Cellular and tumour immunology (mice and humans);
• In vivo laboratory experiments and data extractions for clinical studies (culture of primary cells and murine and human tumours);
• Basic research in cell biology (15-colour flow cytometry, confocal microscopy), molecular biology (qPCR) and expertise on functional tests (ELISA, ELISPOT, primary cell transduction);
• animal experiments, in vivo and in vitro (mouse) immune response measurement models. Resal Module 1 and LTK2 animal testing certificates required. Expertise in the drafting of animal testing licenses.

Finally, the minimum level of English required for this position is DELF B1.

Work environment:

The University of Geneva (UNIGE) offers a multicultural professional environment with research laboratories using cutting-edge technologies, a dynamic of scientific exchanges supported between the departments concerned, contributing to research in immunology and microbiology related to large-scale clinical pathology. We offer collaboration on an ambitious project, led/coordinated by professors with a solid reputation in host-pathogen interaction research as well as immunological, microbiological and OMICS-based studies.

Starting date:

1 November 2024

Contact and application:

For further information, please contact ilse.jonker@unige.ch or christoph.scheiermann@unige.ch.

Candidates must apply exclusively online before April 15, 2024, on the UNIGE website and contain a motivation, a Curriculum Vitae including: publications, achievements and scientific interests as well as 2, or 3 references, copies of diplomas and certificates obtained.

Further information:

Institution: University of Geneva, Faculty of Medicine 

Section / Division: Basic Science Section

Function: Senior Research Fellow

Duration of financing: Financing is provided for a period of 2 years (validated by a one-year contract, renewable once).

Location: CMU (University Medical Center) – Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1206 Geneva, Switzerland –Department of Pathology and Immunology | PATIM