Assistant Professor

About the job

Organisational entity Faculty of Medicine Section / Division Clinical Medicine Section Position Assistant Professor Position code MA Maximum grade 17 Body Assistant - Assistant Professor Application deadline 20-10-2026 Reference 7099

Job Description

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the mandates it has set itself: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).

The CANSEARCH research platform in paediatric oncology and haematology at the University of Geneva has the mission to develop research in paediatric oncology and haematology, mainly in the field of individualised therapy (personalised medicine) in paediatric oncology and haematology.

To complete the team of the CANSEARCH research platform, we are looking for a

Assistant Professor at 80%

The main duties of the position are:

• Conduct fundamental research on paediatric acute leukaemias, notably T lymphoblastic and high cytogenetic risk myeloid leukaemias, with a particular interest in the mechanisms of leukaemogenesis;

• Develop and implement experimental approaches aimed at characterising drug sensitivity profiles (drug profiling) and identifying new therapeutic vulnerabilities;

• Study the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the initiation, progression and treatment resistance of paediatric leukaemias;

• Participate in the design, development and execution of research projects with high translational potential, linked to relevant experimental models (in vitro and/or in vivo), from project development to scientific publications;

• Participate in teaching and practical training of interns/students;

• Prepare files, scientific and technical reports, funding applications or projects requested by the superior;

• Participate in and present research results to working groups (lab meetings at various colloquia, seminars, working meetings and internal and external conferences);

• Publish at least 2 peer-reviewed manuscripts per year in a specialised paediatric haematology journal;

• Submit 2 to 3 scientific abstracts per year to international congresses;

• Participate in and present a project at the research day of the paediatrics department of the HUG.

Required qualifications and skills

• Doctorate (PhD) or equivalent degree in molecular biology, cell biology, haematology, oncology, genetics or related field;

• Solid experience in fundamental research in haematology-oncology, ideally in the field of acute leukaemias (lymphoblastic and/or myeloid);

• Experience in experimental approaches such as cell culture, in vitro and/or in vivo models, molecular biology (CRISPR/Cas9, RNA-seq, qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, etc.);

• Experience in drug profiling or functional screening (an asset);

• Skills in biological data analysis (basic statistics, use of R or Python); advanced bioinformatics skills are an asset;

• Postdoctoral or equivalent experience of 3 to 5 years desired;

• Knowledge of legal and ethical aspects of fundamental research in human medicine;

• Excellent command of common IT tools (Microsoft Office, Adobe), scientific software (SPSS, R);

• Publication of at least 10 peer-reviewed manuscripts;

• Ability to work independently and in a team as well as interact with platforms providing specific techniques necessary for research projects;

• Respect for deadlines, professional rigour required;

• Fluency in English, spoken and written;

• Previous experience in conducting research projects in onco-haematology;

• Experience in studying oncogenic signalling pathways (e.g. kinases, phosphorylation cascades) and their regulation;

• Knowledge and/or experience in studying tyrosine kinase inhibitors and associated response or resistance mechanisms. Knowledge of the French language.

Desired qualifications

• Previous experience in conducting research projects in onco-haematology;

• Experience in studying oncogenic signalling pathways (e.g. kinases, phosphorylation cascades) and their regulation;

• Knowledge and/or experience in studying tyrosine kinase inhibitors and associated response or resistance mechanisms. Knowledge of the French language.

Start date

As soon as possible.

Contact

If you meet the above description, we would be very pleased to receive your application (cover letter, CV, certificates, diplomas). Your application must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the button below "Apply now".

Further information can be obtained from Dr Britan-Wood

Additional information

One-year renewable private law contract. 

For more details on research activities and publications, please visit the sites:

www.unige.ch/medecine/petri/fr/groupes-de-recherche/907ansari/

www.cansearch.ch

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.