Studierende finden an der ETH Zürich ein Umfeld, das eigenständiges Denken fördert, Forschende ein Klima, das zu Spitzenleistungen inspiriert.
The is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in microbiome metagenomics and bioinformatics to lead efforts for characterization and analysis of global microbial biodiversity as part of the Microbiota Vault initiative's efforts to preserve our microbial heritage.
Microbial diversity is globally threatened by urbanization and environmental change proceeding at an unprecedented pace. The aims to preserve the biodiversity of human-associated and environmental microbiota, while still possible, by constructing an institution for the safe storage and preservation of microbiota samples and collections
The position is located in the at ETH Zurich within the Laboratory of Food Systems Biotechnology (Prof. Dr. Nicholas Bokulich). The Bokulich laboratory develops bioinformatics methods and software for microbiome research, including , and applies these tools to study microbiomes at the interfaces of foods and human health.
The Microbiota Vault initiative is working to catalog and preserve the microbial biodiversity of our planet, starting with human microbiota from diverse human populations. We are looking for a postdoc to join the FSB group and spearhead development of metagenomics tools and standards for the Initiative. She or he will develop and use bioinformatics methods for analysis and integration of microbiome and other omics datasets, including:
You will be comfortable coordinating with a collaborative team of interdisciplinary scientists at the local, national, and global scale, to expand the Microbiota Vault initiative. This position will also involve supervision of doctoral, masters, and bachelors students, so candidates must have excellent leadership and communication skills and an interest in student supervision and education.
Key Qualifications
You are a self-motivated scientist with outstanding academic qualifications, superb inter-personal and communication skills, and enthusiasm to engage with a collaborative team of scientists.
Desired Qualifications
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following materials:
Please note that we only accept applications that are submitted through our online application portal. Applications sent via email or postal services will not be considered. Furthermore, complete applications will be given full consideration.
26-03-2024
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