Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Tissue Damage and Repair

Overview: The Department of Biology at ETH Zurich seeks applicants for an assistant professorship position in tissue damage and repair. The successful candidate will develop a world-leading research program focusing on mechanistic cellular and molecular studies in tissue repair after various types of insults.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a research program in tissue damage and repair.
• Integrate experimental approaches to understand mechanisms underlying tissue repair.
• Teach and lead a research group.
• Contribute to molecular health sciences teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in relevant field.
• Expertise in tissue damage and repair research.
• Ability to lead a research group.
• Commitment to teaching.
• Interest in translating fundamental understandings into therapeutic applications.

Topics/Approaches:

• Heterogeneity of injured/healing tissues.
• Interaction of immune cell types.
• Signalling events in regeneration versus repair.
• Role of cell-matrix interactions.
• Influence of environment and stress factors.
• Genetic and epigenetic mechanisms.
• Role of the microbiome.
• Development of innovative approaches and technologies.

Application Materials (Online):

• Curriculum vitae.
• List of publications.
• Statement of future research and teaching interests.
• Description of leadership philosophy.
• Description of three most important achievements.
• Certificate of highest degree.

Application Addressed to: Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot, President of ETH Zurich

Apply Online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch

ETH Zurich Values:

• Equal opportunity and family-friendly employer.
• Values diversity.
• Responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.