Postdoctoral Research Position in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology University of Zürich Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology Postdoctoral research position 100 % The Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology is active in several areas of basic and translational research aiming at the discovery of new drug targets. The research group of Prof. Hanspeter Naegeli, Director of the Institute, is currently investigating the mechanism by which the histone methyltransferase ASH1L stimulates DNA repair in the chromatin of human cells (see: Nature Communicationfor background information). Your responsibilities As a postdoctoral member of the research group, you are responsible for promoting genome-wide assays (including ChIP-seq, DNA damage-seq and Excision repair-seq) to establish a functional link between histone methylation, DNA damage recognition and DNA damage excision. An effective collaboration with PhD and Master students is mandatory. Your profile Candidates should have a PhD in biology, a solid background in molecular biology, specialized knowledge of bioinformatics, a strong interest in DNA repair, and a proven record of creative research achievements. What we offer We offer varied and interesting research in an inspiring and socially relevant environment. Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Place of work Winterthurerstrasse 260, 8057 Zurich Our Institute is located within walking distance from the main science campus of the University of Zurich Start of employment The employment start date is to be mutually agreed. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience. Further information Prof. Hanspeter Naegeli, Director of the Institute If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

Postdoctoral research position
100 %

The Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology is active in several areas of basic and translational research aiming at the discovery of new drug targets. The research group of Prof. Hanspeter Naegeli, Director of the Institute, is currently investigating the mechanism by which the histone methyltransferase ASH1L stimulates DNA repair in the chromatin of human cells
(see: Nature Communicationfor background information).

Your responsibilities

As a postdoctoral member of the research group, you are responsible for promoting genome-wide assays (including ChIP-seq, DNA damage-seq and Excision repair-seq) to establish a functional link between histone methylation, DNA damage recognition and DNA damage excision. An effective collaboration with PhD and Master students is mandatory.

Your profile

Candidates should have a PhD in biology, a solid background in molecular biology, specialized knowledge of bioinformatics, a strong interest in DNA repair, and a proven record of creative research achievements.