Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Tissue Damage and Repair
ETH Zurich
Location
Zürich (CH)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 30, 2024
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.