Postdoc Position evaluating a novel therapeutic against pneumococci
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The Institute for Infectious Diseases performs tasks in teaching and research as well as in diagnostic microbiology in the fields of virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and serological infection clarification. It is the only university institute in Switzerland that combines all microbiological specialties in the field of clinical microbiology under one roof.

The Institute for Infectious Diseases, University of Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoc position (for six months, 100%) in the group of Prof Lucy Hathaway.

Description
Streptococcus pneumoniae, is a major cause of death globally, particularly from pneumonia and meningitis and treatment is complicated by antibiotic resistance. The postdoc will use in vitro assays including monitoring bacterial growth, adherence to respiratory epithelial cells and biofilm formation to determine the effectiveness of a novel therapeutic.
Requirements
Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant topic, experience working with Streptococcus pneumoniae, be available to start by 1st November and a high motivation to succeed.
Terms of Employment
A fixed-term contract (100%) for 6 months is available.
Start Date and Application Deadline
The position is available from 1st November 2025. Application deadline is 19th September 2025.

Information about the application
Applications (as a single pdf file) should be sent to lucy.hathaway@ unibe.ch, and include:

• letter describing your motivation to work on this project.
• CV
• Copies of grades, diplomas and letters of reference