Job Description

initially planned for 2 years

Your responsibilities

By designing and implementing research strategies, you improve the understanding of liver disease manifestation in urea cycle disorders (focus: citrin deficiency). You will work with cell and animal models as well as patient-derived liver biopsies. By performing data analyses and summarizing the results in peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations at scientific meetings, you contribute to scientific knowledge. You will participate in working group activities (internal and external meetings, some lasting several days). When providing guidance and support for other members of the working group, you foster a productive and supportive environment.

Your profile

PhD or MD PhD, with a proven track record in investigating liver physiology and pathology Strong interest in and good understanding of rare metabolic diseases Effective communication skills and be enthusiastic about working in an interdisciplinary team of scientists, biologists, clinicians and patient organisations Fluent in English (written and spoken), fluency in any other language(s) is a plus

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 98'000 and CHF 108'000 per year.

Prof. Dr. med. Johannes Haberle

Research Group Lead +41 44 249 59 88

Yigit Baskan

HR Business Partner +41 44 249 23 03