Post Doctoral Research Scientist Position – Hematopoietic Stem Cell Ageing

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our laboratory in order to continue and extend research on key questions on how ageing hematopoietic stem cells and their descendants shape the organismal environment, impacting on the occurrence and development of ageing-associated hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic diseases.
Experimental hematology Lab Prof. Dr. med. Markus Manz – USZ
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.

Key recent laboratory publications on the theme

• IL-1 in aging and pathologies of hematopoietic stem cells - PubMed (nih.gov)
• Aging drives Tet2+/- clonal hematopoiesis via IL-1 signaling - PubMed (nih.gov)
• IL-1 mediates microbiome-induced inflammaging of hematopoietic stem cells in mice - PubMed (nih.gov)
• Inflammation as a regulator of hematopoietic stem cell function in disease, aging, and clonal selection - PubMed (nih.gov)

• PhD or physician scientist with hands-on experience in cell biology, mouse in vivo model systems
• Passion for hematopoiesis, immunology and biomedical research
• Enthusiastic learning and collaborative working attitude are a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• A diverse and challenging job with a stimulating, high-profile research project
• Fully funded postdoc position (remuneration according to Swiss National Science Foundation recommendations)
• Training and mentoring in a highly engaged team
• Outstanding academic environment within the department for Medical Oncology and Hematology at the University Hospital Zurich, in immediate vicinity to the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich
• Zurich is one of the highest ranked quality of living cities in the world