Assistant professor in renal physiology and/or pathophysiology

The Department of Cell Physiology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva invites applications a faculty position in renal physiology and/or pathophysiology. The appointment will be at Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)‐funded assistant professor level, with a possibility for tenure following the term. The appointment is linked to obtaining an SNSF (or equivalent) starting grant. 

We are seeking for young promising scientists who would like to develop an independent line of  research. The candidates should have a strong  research background in  renal physiology and/or pathophysiology.

Candidates will be gradually involved in teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, and good understanding of renal physiology and pathophysiology of acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease will be positively valued.

Switzerland  has  an  exceptionally  high  human  development  index  and  consistently  ranks highly  in  quality  of  life,  economic  competitiveness,  and  innovation.  University  of  Geneva attracts  outstanding  scientists  from  all  over  the  world  and  offers  excellent  research infrastructure  and  environment  in  a  beautiful  natural  setting.  The  University  is  an  equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from women.

The Department will provide strong support and mentoring, and the successful candidates can reach out and benefit from the multidisciplinary environment of our Faculty’s Section of Fundamental Medicine (Departments of Immunology and Pathology, Genetic Medicine and Development, Microbiology and Molecular Medicine, and Neuroscience), as well as of the immediate proximity to the Geneva University Hospitals.

Applicants need to hold PhD or MD and have excellent scientific track record. To apply, please submit cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and a concise, not more than 3 page‐long statement of future research plans, along with the contacts of 3 referees who  are  ready  to  supply  their  letter  of  recommendation  upon  request  to tamara.bollmann@unige.ch . 

Applications should be submitted preferentially before July 1st 2023.

Starting date: end of 2024, or as agreed.