Scientific Collaborator II

About the job

Organisational entity Faculty of Medicine Section / Division Clinical Medicine Section Position Scientific Collaborator II Position code COLS2 Maximum class 19 Body Teaching staff Activity rate 50% Workplace Bone Diseases Laboratory Application deadline 20-10-2026 Reference 7109

Job Description

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the framework of its mandates: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).

The Department of Medicine (DEMED) of the Faculty of Medicine has the mission to develop knowledge primarily focused on clinical and translational research in specialised fields of medicine and in the service of patients.

To lead its team in the research field of bone cells, bone metabolism and osteoporosis, and specifically in research on the pathophysiological mechanisms linking bone fragility to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, we are looking for a:

Scientific Collaborator 2

Within their area of specialisation and as part of a research group, they will have the following tasks:

• Continue and develop translational research projects in the field of bone diseases.
• Apply for research funds, including competitive ones (SNSF).
• Set up seminars/training sessions for users and students with a view to education and technology transfer.
• Ensure the administrative management related to the aforementioned tasks.
• Participate in all working groups, conferences and seminars in their field of specialisation and maintain technological watch.
• Be responsible for animal experimentation for the laboratory (qualification level LTK, module 2).
• Manage laboratory data (ZENODO, YARETA).
• Be a tutor for Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for second-year medical students and teach courses to first-year students.
• Participate in teaching the optional molecular endocrinology course at the Faculty of Science.
• Supervise master’s and PhD / MD-PhD students in the laboratory.

Required title and skills

• Doctorate in Sciences (PhD), specialising in biology or equivalent, for at least 5 years.
• Extensive experience in this specific field.
• Proven experience in cell culture, molecular biology, intracellular signalling, transgenic mice, and rodent skeletal phenotyping, including immunohistochemistry and histomorphometry.
• Proficiency with devices measuring bone parameters, notably micro-CT, fluorescence microscopy, and biomechanics.
• Demonstrated autonomy in conducting research to lead a major scientific project.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate with other research groups.
• Ability to write research projects.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching in the field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in French and English, both written and oral (min. B2).

Start date

1 June 2027, or to be agreed

Contact

For more information, please contact: Serge.Ferrari@unige.ch

Your application must include: a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position.

Please apply exclusively online by clicking the button below "postuler/ apply now".

No paper applications will be accepted.

Additional information

Permanent public law contract.

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 and personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.