Assistant professor for ERC Starting Grant in Biochemistry 100 %, Zürich (Kreis 11)

Overview The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland’s largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education.

Responsibilities Successful candidates will contribute to the further development of the department in the larger area of molecular and cellular biochemistry and biophysics. Scientists with an interest in computational approaches to address biomolecular questions are particularly encouraged to apply. The Department of Biochemistry has a strong interdisciplinary focus, bridging structural biology, biophysics, and computational sciences with diverse biomedical disciplines including molecular and cell biology, physiology, and pharmacology. It is known for strong research directions in protein engineering, computational biochemistry, membrane protein biophysics, single‑molecule spectroscopy, cryo‑electron tomography, genome editing, and molecular systems biology, and offers a vibrant research environment with excellent opportunities for collaboration. The University has outstanding scientific infrastructure for biomolecular studies, including access to state‑of‑the‑art cryo‑electron microscopy instrumentation and computational resources.

Qualifications Applicants are expected to hold a PhD‑equivalent degree, have postdoctoral experience, and have an excellent scientific track record.

Equal Opportunities Statement The Department of Biochemistry is an equal opportunities employer and strives to increase the percentage of women scientists in leading positions.

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