Postdoctoral researcher: Stem Cell Technology in Zürich

The  at the Department of Biosystems Science & Engineering (D-BSSE) of ETH Zurich is looking for an outstanding scientist to fill a postdoctoral position in the area of stem cell technology.

You will focus on the development of tools to reproducibly steer cell fate and morphogenesis based on stem cell self-organisation properties in response to intrinsic and extrinsic cues to control the development of engineered tissues.

Education and skills:

• PhD degree in synthetic developmental biology, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Experience in mammalian synthetic biology and cell engineering.
• Ideal candidates will also have expertise in CRISPR/Cas9 techniques, optogenetics, mammalian stem cell biology and state-of-the-art microscopy methods.
• Good written and spoken English is essential

• The Postdoc will be part of an exciting research environment, working closely with an international and interdisciplinary team of researchers, which combines experimental methods with quantitative analyses for cutting-edge research in synthetic and systems biology.
• The postdoc will have opportunities for professional growth including the opportunity to learn about mathematical modelling and systems approaches to biology.
• A wide range of activities like symposia, workshops and lecture series, as well as the possibility for the doctoral students to engage in organising such formats.

Our department (D-BSSE) is a truly interdisciplinary research unit of ETH Zurich where theory, experimental biology and engineering groups team up to foster advances in Systems Biology, Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology. With its headquarter in Basel, Switzerland, the D-BSSE is situated in the heart of Bio valley, a tri-national region hosting 40% of the global life science industry including several pharma giants, which provides a unique environment for high-leverage translational research.

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