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The Pelkmans lab in the Department of Molecular Life Sciences at the University of Zurich investigates cellular organisation and behaviour using quantitative approaches. We are seeking an MSc graduate with a mixed experimental and computational background to combine microscopy experiments with quantitative analysis of high-content volumetric imaging of vertebrate embryos and stem-cell derived systems for the duration of one year, under the supervision of Dr. Shayan Shamipour.
Your responsibilities
- Contribute to experimental work and microscopy-based measurements of 3D structures using spinning disc confocal and light sheet microscopy for fixed multiplexed and live-imaging datasets.
- Analyse multiplexed measurements and integrate imaging-derived features to investigate cellular behaviour.
- Process light-sheet microscopy data and apply workflows for tracking cells in live-imaging datasets.
- Apply computational methods, including machine learning where appropriate, to identify patterns and extract biological insights.
- Perform data quality control, statistical analysis and visualisation.
- Work closely with experimental and computational researchers and document experiments, code, methods and results.
Your profile
- MSc degree in cell biology, developmental biology, engineering or a related discipline, with a combination of experimental and computational experience.
- Python coding experience and the ability to develop and adapt scripts for scientific data analysis.
- Knowledge of microscopy and image analysis, with the ability to connect experimental measurements to quantitative biological questions.
- Experience with quantitative data analysis and an interest in reproducible computational workflows.
- Experience working with embryos is an advantage. Familiarity with light-sheet microscopy, cell tracking, multiplexed measurements or large volumetric datasets is also welcome.
- Strong communication skills, fluency in English, and the ability to work independently and collaborate across disciplines.
Information on your application
Please send a cover letter describing your motivation and relevant experimental and computational experience, your CV, MSc degree certificate and academic transcript, and address for two referees to shayan.shamipour@uzh.ch. Please indicate your earliest possible starting date. Links to relevant code repositories or project examples are welcome.
What we offer
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
Location
Further information
Questions about the application procedure
Dr. Shayan ShamipourSNF Ambizione Fellow+41782442377
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