The Department of Visceral- and Transplant Surgery at the University Hospital of Zurich and the University of Zurich are seeking an accomplished scientist to lead cutting-edge research in the field of cellular therapy for type I diabetes.
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.

The ideal candidate will hold an M.D. degree or Ph.D. in biology, bioengineering or a related discipline, and will demonstrate a proven record of exceptional research accomplishments as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.The successful candidate will be expected to:

• establish and lead a research program in biomaterial sciences and microdevice-microcapsule bioengineering
• mentor Master and doctoral students as well as post-doctoral fellows
• contribute expertise in working with primary pancreatic islets, stem-cell derived islets and cell lines

Other essential qualifications include:

• a strong ability to draft manuscripts and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• a demonstrated record of securing competitive grant funding
• experience in mentoring students, staff, and postdoctoral researchers in their research projects
• the ability to work independently while leading multiple research projects
• a proven capacity to and collaborate effectively with a diverse, interdisciplinary research team

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.