Job Description

SNSF-funded position in the Translational Brain Tumor Research Group focusing on pediatric gliomas with MAPK-pathway alterations. For a limited term of 2-3 years with an option to extend.

Your responsibilities

Work with biologists and physician scientists, deploying high-resolution technologies to address biologically- and clinically-relevant research questions Apply spatial transcriptomic and proteomic technologies to analyze human tumor tissues Analyze large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets to identify driver events Maintain and optimize analytical pipelines Support bioinformatic analyses for other projects in the group

Your profile

PhD in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, or related fields Knowledge and experience in cancer research is an asset Strong communications skills (English, spoken and written) Highly motivated, able to work efficiently, both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams

Kinderspital Zurich as an employer

Kinderspital Zurich is the largest university children's hospital in Switzerland with about 2,500 employees, and is one of the leading centres for paediatric and youth medicine in Europe. Although the hospital may be big, it's the little ones that count: up to 100,000 patients are cared for each year across 47 faculties, where we do everything in our power to ensure their well being. 'Kispi' not only offers cutting-edge devices and the highest quality of care, but also a good sense of interpersonal issues. Alongside its comprehensive range of paediatric medicine and surgery facilities, the children's hospital also offers a unique rehabilitation centre and a research centre.


Your estimated gross salary for a 100% position should fall between CHF 100'000 and CHF 110'000 per year.

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. sc. nat. Ana Sofia Guerreiro Stucklin

Leitende Arztin +41 44 249 59 75

Yigit Baskan

HR Business Partner +41 44 249 23 03