Assistant Professorship (Non-Tenure Track) for Culturomics (Culture-Based Microbiology) at the Institute for Infectious Diseases
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16 Mai 2025Pensum:
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Job-Zusammenfassung
Die Universität Bern sucht eine*n Assistant Professor*in (Non-Tenure Track) für Culturomics.
Aufgaben
- Entwicklung eines innovativen Forschungsprogramms in Mikrobiologie.
- Durchführung von Lehrveranstaltungen in Medizin und Naturwissenschaften.
- Aufbau interdisziplinärer und internationaler Kooperationen.
Fähigkeiten
- Erforderlich sind ein Doktortitel und mindestens 2 Jahre Postdoc-Erfahrung.
- Fundierte Kenntnisse in mikrobiologischer Kultur und Metabolomik.
- Erfahrung in Bioinformatik, maschinellem Lernen und diagnostischer Forschung.
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Assistant Professorship (Non-Tenure Track) for Culturomics (Culture-Based Microbiology) at the Institute for Infectious Diseases
Workplace Bern, Bern region, Switzerland CategoryHealth | Research Management
Position Professor
Published 15 May 2025 Closing Date 13 June 2025 The Institute for Infectious Diseases (IFIK) at the University of Bern is a leading institution in microbiological diagnostics, research, and teaching. With over 65 scientists, IFIK covers a broad spectrum from basic to clinical research. Key areas of focus include the development of antimicrobial resistances, infections of the central nervous system, the respiratory tract, and the gastrointestinal tract, as well as experimental microbiome research. IFIK boasts first-class infrastructure, including robotic high-throughput cultivation and Next-Generation Sequencing, and is closely integrated into international networks and projects.
The University of Bern seeks an outstanding individual for an Assistant Professorship without Tenure Track in the field of culture-based microbiology. This position is limited to six years and offers unique opportunities to further develop a multidisciplinary research program and collaboration network in the area of Culturomics.
Promising candidates possess an interdisciplinary profile that combines outstanding microbiological expertise with excellent bioinformatics and/or systems biology knowledge. Individuals with diverse academic backgrounds, including biologists, human microbiologists, specialists in laboratory medicine (e.g., FAMH), bioinformaticians, human physicians, veterinarians, or pharmacists with a doctorate (PhD, MD-PhD) and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience or a comparable qualification may meet the requirements. Excellent scientific achievements in the fields of Culturomics or culture-based microbiology in the broadest sense are expected, demonstrated by high-ranking publications and - commensurate with academic age - successful acquisition of third-party funding.
Applicants must have extensive experience in microbial culture, and additional expertise in microbial metabolomics and metagenomics is highly desirable. Experience in AI, machine learning, and digital imaging, image recognition is an advantage. Knowledge in diagnostic research and analytical skills are desired. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to academic teaching and the development of modern learning concepts, supervise students at different academic levels, and demonstrate excellent communication and social skills to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, the candidate should actively support gender equality, diversity, and the mentoring of young researchers. A solid understanding of the One Health approach, openness to innovative technologies, and interdisciplinary projects are considered beneficial.
The responsibilities of the position include establishing an internationally competitive and innovative research program in the field of Culturomics or culture-based microbiology, designing and conducting courses in human medicine, dentistry, and natural sciences (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs), as well as establishing and maintaining interdisciplinary and international collaborations. In addition, the acquisition of competitive third-party funding to secure research funding is expected.
The University of Bern offers access to state-of-the-art, internationally leading research infrastructure and expertise, including robotic high-throughput cultivation and diagnostics, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), bioinformatics, and gnotobiotics (Clean Mouse Facility). A dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment with strong national and international networking, as well as support for third-party funding acquisition, academic development, and the implementation of entrepreneurship ideas, make this position particularly attractive.
The University of Bern aims to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership positions and therefore especially encourages female candidates to apply. Applications for job sharing are possible; interested parties are requested to submit a corresponding concept. Flexible working time models: Job-sharing - Work-life-balance (www.vereinbarkeit.unibe.ch/flex_working_time_models/job_sharing/ index_eng.html'))
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Applications for job sharing are possible; interested parties are requested to submit a corresponding concept. Flexible working time models: Job-sharing - Work-life-balance (www.vereinbarkeit.unibe.ch/flex_working_time_models/job_sharing/ index_eng.html)
Applications must be submitted electronically to the Dean’s Office of the Medical Faculty of the University of Bern via this link by June 13, 2025:
https://www.recruiting.medizin.unibe.ch/positiondetails/12648451
Further information regarding required documentation can be found under https://www.medizin.unibe.ch/research/academic_career_paths/professorship/index_eng.html#pane1397223
or under https://kdrive.medicinebern.ch/app/share/991093/bc77beab-f75a-4634-bbeb-487240307ec0
Further information about the position can be obtained from the President of the Selection Committee, Prof. Dr. Guido Beldi (E-mail: Guido.Beldi@ insel.ch)
The Dean’s Office, University of Bern, Faculty of Medicine, Murtenstrasse 11, CH-3008 Bern
Applications must be submitted electronically to the Dean’s Office of the Medical Faculty of the University of Bern via this link by June 13, 2025:
https://www.recruiting.medizin.unibe.ch/positiondetails/12648451
Further information regarding required documentation can be found under https://www.medizin.unibe.ch/research/academic_career_paths/professorship/index_eng.html#pane1397223
or under https://kdrive.medicinebern.ch/app/share/991093/bc77beab-f75a-4634-bbeb-487240307ec0
Further information about the position can be obtained from the President of the Selection Committee, Prof. Dr. Guido Beldi (E-mail: Guido.Beldi@ insel.ch)
The Dean’s Office, University of Bern, Faculty of Medicine, Murtenstrasse 11, CH-3008 Bern
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