Universitätsspital Zürich
Zürich
Assistant Professorship: Support for Junior Group Leader Position in Virology and/or Host-Pathogen I
- 18 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland, is searching for pioneers in the field of Virology and/or Host-Pathogen Interactions.
We aim to specifically support an early-career scientist who is currently transitioning to running their own laboratory - or already leads one - and demonstrates not only professional expertise but also a spirit of innovation. The selected individual will receive assistance in preparing grant applications for institutions such as the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the European Research Council (ERC), or the Cloetta Foundation. If successful, an invitation to negotiate for a five-year non-tenure-track Assistant Professorship at the Department of Infectious Diseases awaits.
Das Universitätsspital Zürich ist eines der grössten Spitäler in der Schweiz. Unsere über 8'600 Mitarbeitenden und rund 700 Auszubildende setzen sich täglich für das Wohl unserer Patient:innen ein.
We aim to specifically support an early-career scientist who is currently transitioning to running their own laboratory - or already leads one - and demonstrates not only professional expertise but also a spirit of innovation. The selected individual will receive assistance in preparing grant applications for institutions such as the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the European Research Council (ERC), or the Cloetta Foundation. If successful, an invitation to negotiate for a five-year non-tenure-track Assistant Professorship at the Department of Infectious Diseases awaits.
Das Universitätsspital Zürich ist eines der grössten Spitäler in der Schweiz. Unsere über 8'600 Mitarbeitenden und rund 700 Auszubildende setzen sich täglich für das Wohl unserer Patient:innen ein.
Assistant Professorship: Support for Junior Group Leader Position in Virology and/or Host-Pathogen Interactions 80-100%
Start of employment 01.01.2028 or by arrangement, temporary
Your responsibilities
The incoming Assistant Professor is expected to dive deep, charting unexplored territories in virology and/or host-pathogen interactions. Ideally the researcher shows a clinical interest - a physician scientist with training in infectious diseases would be very welcome. We are searching for a visionary - someone keen on doing experimental work and/or translational science. A passion for teaching, paired with the leadership skills required to lead a research team, is indispensable.
Your profile
We seek excellence.
- Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria for SNSF starting grants ( SNSF Starting Grants ), ERC consolidator grants ( Consolidator Grant|ERC ), or the Professor Dr Max Cloëtta Foundation ( Medical Research Position - Professor Dr Max Cloëtta Foundation ).
- We expect candidates to stand out with research outputs that not only exceed their doctoral contributions but also redefine boundaries in the field.
- biology of viruses
- immunopathology caused by viruses
- immune responses to viruses
- novel treatment strategies to fight viruses
- novel vaccination strategies
- data science in virology
Unsere Benefits
Please apply online by submitting the following documents:
- A comprehensive resume, publications list, and a highlight on your three most significant achievements.
- A research statement, focusing primarily on sketching a vision and future research directions (not exceeding 2 pages).
- A teaching and mentorship statement (limited to 1 page).
- A motivation letter that outlines and describes areas for potential collaborations with researchers and diagnostic units at the institute.
Universitätsspital Zürich
8091 Zürich
8091 Zürich
