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Postdoc Position in Helminth Drug Discovery

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Switzerland
Closing date
Apr 26, 2018

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The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a public institution with the mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of populations internationally and nationally through excellence in research, services, and teaching and training. We are offering a Postdoc Position in Helminth Drug Discovery for a dedicated multidisciplinary scientist to work on drug discovery for neglected helminth diseases in the framework of an ERC funded project. The position is in the laboratory of Jennifer Keiser at the Helminth Drug Development Unit at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, based in Basel.

Helminths cause a significant public health burden yet treatment options are limited. Our research aims to discover and develop novel anthelminthic drugs. The proposed project includes bioanalytical and pharmacokinetic studies. The Postdoc will develop an analytical method on LC- MS/MS for dried blood spots to quantify moxidectin and will be involved in clinical pharmacokinetic trials on this drug.

To best fit into our exciting research team we expect the following qualifications:

  • PhD degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or similar with a background in analytical chemistry and interested in a multidisciplinary work environment.
  • Self-motivated and career-oriented with strong critical thinking and communication skills, be well organized, and display initiative and enthusiasm.
  • Interested in joining the clinical trial team in helminthiasis endemic countries and intercultural work.

The Postdoc will be involved in the supervision of Bachelor, PhD and Master students and will help with teaching.

A tentative starting date is May 1st 2018 but this is flexible.

If you are interested, please submit your application incl. CV, and a motivational letter online via the link provided below:

https://recruitingapp-2698.umantis.com/Jobs/All

 

 

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