Senior Scientist / Research Group Lead (Vascular Medicine)

Universitätsspital Zürich ouvre un poste de Senior Scientist / Research Group Lead (Vascular Medicine) a Region Region of Zurich.

Le Département de Chirurgie Vasculaire de l'Hôpital Universitaire de Zurich recherche un Senior Scientist.
Tâches
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Diriger la Biobanque Vasculaire Suisse pour la recherche.
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Superviser des projets sur les maladies aortiques et la biologie moléculaire.
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Encadrer le personnel de laboratoire et les chercheurs juniors.
Compétences
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Doctorat ou MD/PhD en sciences de la vie ou médecine requis.
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Expertise en recrute translationnelle avec tissus humains.
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Compétences en approches omiques et gestion de projets.
The Department of Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ/UZH) (Director Professor Alexander Zimmermann) invites applications for a Senior Scientist / Research Group Lead position in translational vascular research.
The successful candidate will take a leading role in the Swiss Vascular Biobank, a well-established platform providing access to high-quality human vascular tissues. Notably, the Swiss Vascular Biobank is likely one of the largest biobanks in terms of aortic tissue, including samples of aneurysms, dissections, and control aortas.
The candidate will also lead an independent research program at the interface of clinical and molecular vascular biology. Current and future research focuses specifically on aortic diseases, such as aortic aneurysms and dissections. This position is designed for candidates aiming for scientific independence and securing competitive funding, such as SNF or ERC grants.
The University Hospital of Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our more than 8, 600 employees and around 700 trainees work every day for the well-being of our patients.
Senior Scientist / Research Group Lead (Vascular Medicine)
Mid 2027 or upon agreement
Key Responsibilities
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Scientific leadership and further development of the existing Swiss Vascular Biobank
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Continuation of an independent translational research line specifically focused on aortic diseases
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Supervision of laboratory personnel, students, and junior researchers
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Design and execution of research projects involving: human vascular tissues, molecular biology, histology and immunohistochemistry, transcriptomics / proteomics, epigenetics and non-coding RNAs, working with primary patient-derived vascular cells
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Integration of clinical data with molecular datasets
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Preparation of competitive grant applications (SNF, ERC, foundations)
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Ensuring compliance with Swiss regulatory frameworks (HFG/HFV, KEK)
Your profile
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PhD or MD/PhD in life sciences, medicine, or related field
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Several years of postdoctoral experience
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Demonstrated experience in: leading or coordinating laboratory teams and supervising students and/or technical staff
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Proven track record of: peer-reviewed publications and successful grant writing (ideally funded or competitive submissions)
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Strong expertise in translational research with human tissues
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Expertise with omics approaches (RNA-seq, transcriptomics, proteomics)
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Ability to work at the interface of clinical and experimental research
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Excellent organizational and communication skills
Benefits
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A unique translational research environment with direct access to human vascular tissue
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Leadership role within a well-established and clinically embedded biobank
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Close collaboration with clinicians and research platforms (e.g., genomics facilities)
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Structured support for independent grant applications (e.g., SNF, ERC)
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Opportunity to build an independent research profile and team
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Permanent (open-ended) position, offering long-term career development
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Competitive salary according to UZH standards
Application
Please submit:
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CV
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Publication list
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Summary of past research and future research plans (1-2 pages), to:
Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Zimmermann
Klinikdirektor
Universitätsspital Zürich
Klinik für Gefässchirurgie
Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zürich
Tel.: +41 44 255 20 39
and
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jaroslav Pelisek
Leiter Experimentelle Gefässchrirurgie
UniversitätsSpital Zürich
Klinik für Gefässchirurgie
Wagistrasse 18, 8952 Schlieren
Tel.: +41 (0) 43 253 13 20
Universitätsspital Zürich
8091 Zürich

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