Postdoctoral Researcher
myScience
Geneva
Key information
- Publication date:26 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as a Post-doctorant-e, contributing to impactful research. Enjoy a dynamic, multicultural work environment with competitive benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct research on obesity and type 2 diabetes-related liver consequences.
- Collaborate with a team including a senior researcher and students.
- Present findings at seminars and contribute to scientific publications.
Skills
- PhD required with expertise in endocrinology or related fields.
- Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
- Ability to work independently and receive feedback.
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Postdoctoral Researcher
Workplace Geneva , Lake Geneva region , SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished25 July 2025Assistance
Organizational entity
Faculty of Medicine
Section / Division
Department of Clinical Medicine
Function
Postdoctoral Researcher
Function code
PDOC
Maximum class
14
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Workplace
CMU - 1 rue Michel Servet - 1206 Geneva
Application deadline
31-08-2025
Reference
6486
Attachment(s)
In order to strengthen its team, the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Service of HUG is looking for a:
Postdoctoral Researcher at 70%
The selected candidate will join the endocrinology research group led by Prof. François Jornayvaz. This group works on the hepatic consequences of obesity and type 2 diabetes (MASLD/MASH). The laboratory primarily uses in vivo approaches.
This position is part of a project funded by the Swiss National Fund (FNS).
The selected candidate will work in collaboration with a senior researcher, a master's student, and a technician to develop research plans, conduct the corresponding experiments, and analyze/interpret the obtained data.
This translational project offers the opportunity to work with experts in endocrinology/diabetes within a rich collaborative ecosystem, including HUG and the Faculty of Medicine.
The candidate will participate in the laboratory's weekly seminars, present their work at departmental seminars, and contribute to scientific publications.
They must possess good interpersonal skills, a strong motivation to work in a team, openness to feedback, and the ability to work independently.
Additional information can be obtained from Prof. François Jornayvaz
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the prominence of an institution founded in 1559.
In a perspective of equality, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented gender.
Apply / Apply now
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Organizational entity
Faculty of Medicine
Section / Division
Department of Clinical Medicine
Function
Postdoctoral Researcher
Function code
PDOC
Maximum class
14
Body
Assistant - assistant professor
Workplace
CMU - 1 rue Michel Servet - 1206 Geneva
Application deadline
31-08-2025
Reference
6486
Attachment(s)
- Cahier_des_charges_post-doctorant_DEMED.pdf
(PDF , 212,14kb)
Job Description
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva operates in a dynamic and multicultural environment, and actively contributes to teaching, research, and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).In order to strengthen its team, the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Service of HUG is looking for a:
Postdoctoral Researcher at 70%
The selected candidate will join the endocrinology research group led by Prof. François Jornayvaz. This group works on the hepatic consequences of obesity and type 2 diabetes (MASLD/MASH). The laboratory primarily uses in vivo approaches.
This position is part of a project funded by the Swiss National Fund (FNS).
The selected candidate will work in collaboration with a senior researcher, a master's student, and a technician to develop research plans, conduct the corresponding experiments, and analyze/interpret the obtained data.
This translational project offers the opportunity to work with experts in endocrinology/diabetes within a rich collaborative ecosystem, including HUG and the Faculty of Medicine.
The candidate will participate in the laboratory's weekly seminars, present their work at departmental seminars, and contribute to scientific publications.
Required Qualifications and Skills
The candidate must hold a PhD with expertise in the previously mentioned fields.They must possess good interpersonal skills, a strong motivation to work in a team, openness to feedback, and the ability to work independently.
Start Date
1st October or to be agreedContact
If you meet the above description, we would be very happy to receive your application (cover letter, CV, letter of recommendation) which must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the button below "Postuler/Apply now".Additional information can be obtained from Prof. François Jornayvaz
Additional Information
Private law contract for a duration of 12 months renewableThe University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the prominence of an institution founded in 1559.
In a perspective of equality, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented gender.
Apply / Apply now
Send to a friend
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