Laboratory Technician Position in Pharmacology 95-100%

Qui sommes-nous?

Enseignement, recherche, emplois, événements: l’Université de Fribourg est un espace d’innovations et un moteur important pour la vie économique et culturelle de la région. Elle attire des étudiant-e-s et des chercheur-euse-s en provenance de toute la Suisse et du monde entier, elle marque le quotidien de la cité bilingue de Fribourg, depuis sa fondation en 1889.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Nous misons sur la complémentarité des compétences et la variété des perspectives car c’est la diversité des parcours et des profils qui fait la force de l’Etat de Fribourg. Nous favorisons la conciliation vie professionnelle et vie privée et les conditions de travail flexibles. Pour en savoir plus, suivez ce lien .

Vos missions

This is a one-year fixed-term contract which may be extended to 3 years (funded by SNF)

Lab Description: The Pharmacology Unit of the Faculty of Science and Medicine at the University of Fribourg investigates molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying metabolic and redox signaling in health and disease. The Zuhra Group focuses on the biology of endogenously produced cyanide, exploring its role as a novel gasotransmitter and its impact on cellular metabolism and cell signaling ( www.unifr.ch/med/en/research/group/zuhra/ ).

What we offer:

• Fixed term position in a stimulating, interdisciplinary, international and collaborative research environment


• Access to modern infrastructure and training opportunities

Profil souhaité

• Experienced and motivated laboratory technician to support our research with 3-5 years of proven work experience with basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques (solution preparation, measuring pH, doing Western blots, cell culture, etc).


• Diploma (CFC / BSc or equivalent) in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or a related field (experience in cancer research would be considered a plus)


• Experience with in vivo model (mice, rats). FELASA accreditation category B (EU functions A, C, D) or Swiss equivalent i.e. Module1/LTK1 needed


• Strong sense of organization, precision, and reliability


• Selections will be done in a rolling basis


• Good written and spoken English skills. Knowledge of French or German is an advantage

Coordonnées des personnes de contact

Karim Zuhra, E-Mail schreiben