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Project description A project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation is investigating a new concept for pasture-based cattle farming on 16 Swiss farms. Integrating pasture and forest is expected to offer significant potential for promoting biodiversity. Currently, a tiered, structurally diverse habitat at the forest edge is created through mechanical thinning. Cattle grazing at the forest edge could eliminate the need for machinery and provide additional impetus for biodiversity. While biodiversity indicators are being examined in a parallel doctoral dissertation, this work focuses on animal welfare and economic viability.Further information on forest edge grazing can be found here. Some parts of the project are being conducted in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. One or more short research stays in southern Sweden are possible. The work location(s) can be freely chosen. The facilities and other infrastructure of the aforementioned institutions in Bern and Zurich are available. Offices and vehicles at both locations can be used simultaneously or alternately. Area of ​​responsibility Participation in the design of the experimental setup Management of the forest edge grazing experiment Communication with farmers Observation of cattle during the grazing season and recording of relevant data minor involvement in projects and teaching at the Ruminant Clinic Preparation of a veterinary medical dissertation in the form of scientific publications (peer-reviewed) Presentation of results at national and international conferences Requirements Completed studies in veterinary medicine, agronomy, biology or related disciplines Scientific interest Independent work after a training period good communication skills good knowledge of German and English Driving licence category B Your benefits Good research infrastructure and international network Collaborative environment and ambitious team Individual career support Access to cutting-edge technology and innovations Salary calculator Your annual gross salary for 2026 will amount to 50,042 Swiss francs for full-time employment, including the 13th month salary. Working at UniBE The University of Bern offers not only exciting opportunities, but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what makes us a great employer and how you can advance your career with us. Application and contact Please send your application, including a cover letter, CV and certificates, as a single PDF file via email to jens.becker@unibe.ch and caren.pauler@agroscope.admin.ch by May 31, 2026. Questions about the position? PD Dr. med. vet. Jens Becker, PhD Dipl. ECAWBM(AWSEL)jens.becker@unibe.ch+41 31 684 23 44 Questions about the application process? PD Dr. med. vet. Jens Becker, PhD Dipl. ECAWBM(AWSEL)jens.becker@unibe.ch+41 31 684 23 44 Other interesting positions Apply Now

Job Description The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the framework of the mandates it has given itself: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG). The Department of Fundamental Neurosciences at the Faculty of Medicine is at the heart of the neuroscience community in Geneva, with a team of 16 research groups spread across two campuses – the University Medical Center (CMU) and Campus Biotech. These research teams explore brain function, from molecules to neurons and circuits, using cellular and animal models as well as human subjects, with the long-term goal of understanding the neural basis of human behavior in health and disease. For projects on the study of brain development and in order to strengthen its team, the Laboratory of Developmental Neurobiology and Plasticity of the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences at the Faculty of Medicine is looking for a: Full-time Teaching Assistant The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of research projects in developmental neuroscience, with a central role in coordinating experimental activities, providing academic and technical guidance, and producing and disseminating high-impact scientific results. Main tasks: To ensure the scientific and operational coordination of research projects, in close interaction with team members and external collaborators To actively contribute to the supervision and training of students (Master’s, PhD), supporting their scientific and methodological development Participate in the experimental design and development of competitive research projects (national and international grants) Design, implement and supervise advanced experimental approaches, including in vivo and/or in vitro models Develop, optimize, and apply quantitative analysis methods, including the integration of multi-omics data To ensure the analysis, interpretation and robustness of experimental data in a rigorous and reproducible approach Write and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to the preparation of funding applications. Presenting scientific results at conferences and meetings at local, national and international levels Required qualifications and skills Doctoral thesis (PhD) in molecular biology, neuroscience 5 years of postdoctoral experience minimum Scientific expertise in the following areas: Expertise in gene regulation and neurodevelopment Solid experience in single-cell sequencing technologies (single-cell RNA-seq and/or ATAC-seq) Proficiency in genetic disruption approaches (CRISPRi/a, CRISPR-Cas9) and lineage tracing techniques using barcoding Experiments in in vivo (mouse) and/or in vitro (human brain organoids) models Skills in molecular and cellular biology, including molecular cloning techniques Experience in large-scale omics data analysis Skills in bioinformatics (R, Python or equivalent tools) Ability to integrate experimental and computational approaches Certification in animal experimentation (module 1) with technical expertise including in utero electroporation and stereotaxic injections Proficiency in written and spoken English (Proficiency level) is essential for scientific writing and working in an international environment. Entry into office 01.10.2026 Contact If you meet the above description, we would be delighted to receive your application (CV, cover letter, and letters of recommendation). Please apply exclusively online by clicking the “apply now” button below. Further information can be obtained from Professor Denis Jabaudon ( Denis.Jabaudon@unige.ch ) Additional information Fixed-term contract (1 year), public law Apply Now