Senior Technical Collaborator in Physiology

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Senior Technical Collaborator in Physiology

80 - 100% at the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Cardiovascular System of the Faculty of Science and Medicine

Field of activity

Manage research projects independently in the laboratory field (general research theme: oxygen physiology)

Establish and develop new methods and techniques

Train Bachelor, Master and PhD students as well as technical staff

Supervise preclinical practical work for medical and biomedical students at Bachelor and Master levels

Ensure laboratory safety and health protection

Ensure maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment

Manage laboratory material stock

Perform administrative tasks for the group leader, including participation in obtaining third-party funding and report writing.

Requirements

The candidate must hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) or equivalent in (bio)chemistry, biology, biomedicine or a similar field with several years of experience in molecular biology research, as well as experience handling experimental animals (mice).

The candidate must hold a FELASA category B (LTK1) certificate.

A strong motivation for biomedical research and excellent knowledge of cell and molecular biology techniques are required.

Possession of a Master’s degree is an advantage.

The candidate is proficient in spoken and written English, and speaks French and/or German.

Language requirements

Other: English

Starting date:

• 01.02.2026

Information:

Prof. David Hoogewijs

T: +41 26 300 94 10

david.hoogewijs@unifr.ch

Application deadline:

13.11.2025

Submission address:

david.hoogewijs@unifr.ch