Postdoctoral Scientist Position 100%
Publication date:
04 April 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:Bern
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Job summary
Join our dynamic team as a Postdoctoral Scientist on an exciting project! This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading experts in microbiology.
Tasks
- Collaborate with team members to achieve project milestones.
- Manipulate the Mycoplasma feriruminatoris genome using synthetic genomics.
- Assist in teaching activities and resource mobilization efforts.
Skills
- PhD in microbiology, biochemistry, or immunology is required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Curiosity and perseverance will greatly benefit your work.
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POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST POSITION FOR UP TO YEARS TO WORK ON THE SNF-FUNDED BRIDGE-TYPE PROJECT: “TARGETED DELIVERY OF DRUGS AND VACCINE ANTIGENS IN VIVO USING A SAFE AND PROGRAMMABLE BACTERIAL CHASSIS”
We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our international and dynamic team to work on the SNF-funded BRIDGE-type project: “Targeted delivery of drugs and vaccine antigens in vivo using a safe and programmable bacterial chassis”. Project partners are Markus Seeger from the University of Zürich and Nicolas Ruggli from the Institute of Virology and Immunology-IVI. Earliest starting date is September 2025.
Our lab works on host-pathogen interaction of pathogenic mycoplasmas and the development of innovative control measures. Mycoplasmas are fastidious, minimalistic and cell wall-deficient bacteria. The project focusses on the development of a Mycoplasma feriruminatoris vaccine chassis, its safety and heterologous expression of vaccine antigens.
Responsibilities
- Working towards the project milestones with other team members
- Manipulation of the Mycoplasma feriruminatoris genome using synthetic genomics
- Heterologous expression of antigens using mix and match gene cassettes
- Assistance in resource mobilization and teaching activities
Requirements
- A PhD degree in the field of microbiology, biochemistry or immunology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Curiosity and a high level of perseverance would be an asset
