PhD student in Drug discovery for Trypanosoma cruzi - Swiss TPH

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at local, national and international levels. 950 people from 95 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.

The Department of Medical Parasitology and Infection Biology (MPI) investigates the biology and transmission of pathogens. Findings from this research inform the development of new diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines against malaria, tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, Chagas and other neglected tropical diseases.

Within the Parasite Chemotherapy Unit of MPI, we are looking for a PhD student for the research project "Towards cidal drugs for T. cruzi: new tools, new targets, new molecules". This project is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The successful applicant will be based at the Swiss TPH and registered for a PhD degree at the University of Basel, Switzerland.

Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease of global impact. The aim of the project is to characterize new lead molecules against Chagas disease, find out how they work, and devise drug combinations that provide synergistic and cidal action against the parasite.

PhD student in Drug discovery for Trypanosoma cruzi

How to apply:

Please submit your application online via https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Jobs/Allwith:

• CV
• Motivational letter
• Names and contact information (email or phone) of 1 – 2 references
• Reference letters and diploma

Swiss TPH strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity in all its forms, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Together, we can make the world a healthier place. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open for new applications. Applications via e-mail or external recruiter will not be considered.

Contact:

Professor, Dr. Pascal Mäser, Head of parasite Chemotherapy, E-Mail schreiben for scientific inquiries regarding the position.

Christina Bucher, Senior Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)61 284 87 59 for administrative questions.