Postdoctoral Researcher

What you can expectThe successful candidate will conduct independent research and contribute to the development of the project. Responsibilities include:

• Designing and performing experimental studies investigating NHA2 function and regulation
• Employing advanced imaging techniques, including confocal and live-cell microscopy
• Applying bioinformatic and statistical tools to analyze complex imaging and molecular datasets
• Preparing and publishing high-impact scientific manuscripts
• Contributing to grant applications and project development
• Presenting findings at national and international conferences
• Participating in the supervision and mentoring of Master and PhD students

Your ProfileYou are a motivated, creative and scientifically rigorous researcher with the following qualifications:

• PhD or MD-PhD in physiology, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, or a related discipline
• Strong background in cell biology, membrane transport physiology, or closely related fields
• Hands-on experience with advanced microscopy techniques and rodent models
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and statistics (e.g., R, Python) is an advantage
• Familiarity with image analysis tools (ImageJ/Fiji, CellProfiler, or similar) is beneficial
• Proficiency with analysis of high-throughput datasets is desirable but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of German is an asset
• Strong communication skills, contributing to a thriving interdisciplinary research environment

We are looking for a scientist with a strong publication mindset, intellectual independence, and a genuine interest in mechanistic biology. Candidates should be motivated to drive projects forward with a high degree of initiative. Candidates comfortable working at the interface of experimental and computational approaches are particularly encouraged to apply.Application

With the Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, the hospitals Riggisberg, Aarberg, Belp and the Bern Rehabilitation Center Heiligenschwendi, the Insel Gruppe forms the largest full-service medical care system in Switzerland, from cutting-edge medicine to primary care. More than 11,000 employees from 102 nations ensure that our patients are treated according to the latest developments, methods and possibilities in medicine.