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• To strengthen its Life Sciences team, the School of Engineering invites applications for the position of
• Are you passionate about advanced cell models and their application to real-world pharmaceutical and diagnostic challenges? Do you have a strong research track record and a clearly defined research profile in molecular and cell-based systems? Join us to shape the next generation of life sciences professionals while driving innovative, industry-relevant research
• Provide high-quality teaching in cell biology, physiology, biochemistry and related laboratory methods in Bachelor and Master programs
• Establish, lead and grow an externally funded applied research program focused on the development and application of cell-based in vitro models for digital and automated testing systems (e.g. microphysiological systems, advanced cell assays, 3D cell cultures, organoids, high-content screening)
• Develop innovative, application-oriented research projects in close collaboration with industrial and clinical partners in diagnostics, pharma, biotechnology, medtech or related sectors, focusing on advanced bioassay systems
• Supervise Bachelor and Master student projects and theses and actively integrate students into research and development activities

Your profile

• PhD in Cell Biology or a related life sciences discipline with a strong focus on cell-based analytical systems
• Strong research track record demonstrated by publications, competitive funding and/or recognised applied research achievements
• Established research profile in eukaryotic cell biology, with a focus on the development and implementation of innovative in vitro cell models (2D/3D systems, spheroids, organoids) for applications such as drug screening, toxicology, functional cell-based assays or diagnostics
• Strong interest in digitalisation, including omics-based readouts, data-driven analysis, biosensor and imaging-based assays and computational (AI-supported) methods
• Passionate about teaching and training students in applied sciences and practice-oriented environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to operate in a multidisciplinary academic-industrial environment
• Fluent in English, proficiency in French or German

Place of work Sion

For further information please contact Gaëtan Cherix, director of the School of Engineering gaetan.cherix(a)hevs.ch

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