PhD Position: Bariatric Research Group, University Hospital Zürich

PhD Position
veröffentlicht am: 01.10.2018

Institut, Seminar, Klinik / Institute, Department, Clinic
University Hospital Zürich, Department of Surgery and Transplantation / Bariatric Research Group

Abteilungsbeschreibung / Description of UZH unit
The Bariatric Research Group offers a professional, friendly, highly inter-disciplinary, and enthusiastic working environment. Our unit is globally connected and is focused on innovative and dynamic approaches to investigate the behavioral mechanisms underlying changes in food selection and intake in humans with morbid obesity before and after bariatric surgery. The salary will be in the range recommended by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The project will start as soon as possible after January 2019.

Aufgabenbereich / Responsibilities
Our research projects are characterized by conceptual and methodological innovation. The candidate will collaborate with transdisciplinary partners from the University of Zurich and international experts in the fields of surgery, neurosciences, endocrinology, gastroenterology, pathology, as well as pharmacology or molecular biology (i.e.: State University of Florida, USA and University College Dublin, Ireland).

Beschäftigungsgrad / Workload in %
100 %

Anforderungen / Qualifications
The candidate should hold an University diploma in human medicine or an MSc degree in nutritional sciences, psychology, biology, biomedicine, pharmacology, or other relevant fields with excellent qualifications. Designated research and publication experience is desired.

Sprachkenntnisse / Language requirements
Excellent English language knowledge (oral/written). Basic German language (oral)

Stellenantritt / This position opens on
This position is available immediately. Preferred starting date is January 2019 (negotiable)

Auskunft erteilt / More information
Prof. Dr. Med. Marco Bueter, marco.bueter@usz.ch
E-Mail
Marco.bueter@usz.ch

Bewerbungen / Application
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please email your personal records (integral PDF-file) including a short letter of motivation and a detailed CV (with publication list and reference addresses) to marco.bueter@usz.ch. Applications will be accepted until 30.11.2018. However, please note that we will start processing applications at the end of october on a rolling basis.

Prof. Dr. med. Marco Bueter
University Hospital Zürich, Department of Surgery and Transplantation
Rämistrasse 100 (E HOER 10)
CH-8091 Zürich

Bewerbungsfrist
30.11.2018