PhD Position in Chemical Toxicology100%, Zurich, fixed-termThe Laboratory of Toxicology, led by Professor Shana Sturla, is part of the ETH Department of Health Science & Technology and the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. Broad research objectives of the group are to promote food and drug safety by elucidating mechanisms of toxicity. Researchers work to define relationships between chemical structures, molecular initiating and key events, and resulting cellular responses. More information about the research group can be found here. Job descriptionA doctoral project opportunity is available that will focus on the toxicity of emerging food contaminants, their mixtures, and gut microbial biotransformation products. The research will involve implementing various experimental methods at the interface of microbiology and toxicology. A focus is on techniques that contribute to reducing a reliance on animal testing in toxicology. Further, the contribution will be to highly interdisciplinary collaborative research that further interfaces with analytical chemistry and computational modeling. Your profile
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Further information about the Laboratory of Toxicology can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Georg Aichinger: georg.aichinger@hest.eth.ch. For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply. About ETH ZürichETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
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