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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Biomolecular Engineering for Health

Employer
ETH Zurich
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Salary
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Closing date
26 Aug 2024
Website
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Discipline
Biomedicine, Life Science
Job Type
Faculty Member
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
Masters
Sector
Academia

Job Details

The Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) (www.bsse.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. D-BSSE is located in Basel, the heart of the BioValley area, providing excellent opportunities for collaboration within this strong life science research community at the academic, clinical and pharmaceutical industry levels. The main research focus of D-BSSE is the understanding, modeling, and engineering of biomolecular systems, including applications for medical translation. The Professorship will also be embedded within the newly established Basel Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH), which aims to provide innovative and translational solutions for child and adolescent health. Collaborations within the medical research communities in Basel and Zurich are highly encouraged.

This future Assistant Professor will bring unique multi-disciplinary expertise in engineering biomolecular systems for applications in translational medicine and health. She or he may use integrative and multi-disciplinary approaches involving biosystems engineering of molecular and cellular systems and/or synthetic biology to develop novel therapeutic and diagnostic solutions. While rooted in biomolecular systems engineering, the candidate is also expected to engage with the computational and systems biology groups in the department to advance therapeutic and health technologies. Key areas of interest are state-of-the-art molecular and cell biology and biomolecular systems engineering techniques (e. g. sequencing technologies, engineering proteins and protein networks), synthetic biology tools (e. g. RNA aptamers, DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR, synthetic circuits), in vitro-based systems (lab-on-a-chip, sensors, robots) coupled to quantitative biomolecular and cellular measurements, novel microscale or nanoscale technologies for biomolecular analysis (e. g. paper-based microfluidics, droplet systems, cellular systems), and digital-assisted tools and platforms for measuring biomolecular or physiological parameters (e. g. smartphone-based diagnostics). The candidate is expected to have a proven track record of publications in biomolecular and cellular systems engineering and/or synthetic biology. She or he should demonstrate a strong interest in clinical application and a clear ambition to pursue research that is directly relevant to childhood health and medicine. At the assistant professor level, commitment to teaching and the ability to lead a research group are expected.

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2024.

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* ETH Zurich – Where the Future Begins! As one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences, ETH Zurich is well-known for its excellent education, ground-breaking fundamental research and for implementing its results directly into practice. As researcher, it offers you an inspiring working environment, for your students, a comprehensive education.* Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich today has more than 18,500 students from over 110 countries, including 4,000 doctoral students. About 500 professors currently teach and conduct research in engineering, architecture, mathematics, natural sciences, system-oriented sciences, and management and social sciences. ETH Zurich regularly appears at the top of international rankings as one of the best universities in the world. Twenty-one Nobel Laureates, including Albert Einstein have studied, taught or conducted research at ETH Zurich, accentuating the excellent reputation of the university. Transferring its knowledge to the private sector and society at large is one of ETH Zurich’s primary concerns. The 80 new patent applications filed each year and the 300 spin-off companies that emerged from the institute between 1996 and 2014 are evidence of ETH Zurich’s success in this area. ETH Zurich helps to find long-term solutions to global challenges. The focal points of its research include energy supply, risk management, developing the cities of the future, global food security and human health. To foster knowledge transfer, ETH Zurich maintains close collaborative research relationships with industry including: Disney Research, IBM Research, Oracle Labs, and Google's Project Tango. *What's it like to live in Zurich?* Zurich is a fantastic place to live and enjoy a high quality of life. It is large enough to have everything you would enjoy in a big city in terms of culture, but small enough to avoid the societal challenges of a typical urban environment. It is safe, beautiful, clean, and well-organized. You don't even need a car in Zurich as the public transportation system is among the best in the world. Zurich is well-connected to both the Swiss Alps and the rest of the world. The high quality of public education makes it a great environment in which to raise a family. *What's it like to conduct research and work here?* The transfer of knowledge to society is a key economic driver in the Swiss economy and as a result education and research is highly valued in Switzerland with the investment of stable public funding. This circumstance presents a unique opportunity for professors to focus on teaching and fundamental research without the pressure of fundraising. ETH Zurich also has a strong culture of autonomy and trust. Its leadership structure values diversity, equal opportunity, and a "bottom-up" culture that supports ground-breaking research without the limitations of time and scope that often accompanies industry and government funding in other countries. More on working, teaching, and research at ETH Zurich International Welcome Center Open Faculty Positions Dual Career Advice All current employment opportunities at ETH Zurich Singapore-ETH Centre vacancies

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