Balgrist University Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Center, Research Neuro-Urology PhD Position in Uro-Infectiology; Bacteriophage Therapy Background: Bacterial infections, especially in the context of rising antibiotic resistances, will become one of the major challenges in future medicine. A potential solution could be bacteriophage therapy, an innovative area in which we conduct leading research. Your Opportunity: We offer you the chance to become part of our translational team of clinicians and basic researchers, deeply engaging in uro-infectiology projects. The primary focus is on researching urinary tract infections and the application of bacteriophage therapy. Join our team and help drive medical innovations forward! Your responsibilities Meet the core requirements of the MD-PhD Program or Biomedical Program of the University of Zurich Manage and supervise study participants: Plan and conduct patient visits Record health-related data Collect and process biological samples Document study results Study coordination: Plan and coordinate internal and external investigations Monitor study data and visits Collaborate with research partners Academic commitments: Formulate scientific research questions Analyze and interpret data Publish research findings Present insights at scientific platforms Teach and mentor students Your profile Completed degree in Medicine, Psychology, or a relevant natural science field Strong interest in uro-infectiology research Structured, systematic, and well-organized work ethic Creative, self-motivated, and committed personality Fluent in German and proficient in English Excellent communication skills and patient-oriented demeanor Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks Willingness to work on weekends and holidays (with compensation) What we offer An interdisciplinary and international team characterized by scientific curiosity, support, and mutual respect Active participation in top-tier research, marked by creativity and innovation Extensive autonomy and growth opportunities Regular patient interaction Training in laboratory techniques For those with a medical degree: Option for part-time employment as a doctor in Urology or Infectiology areas If interested in additional funding: Support in drafting and submitting grant applications for the position Place of work Balgrist University Hospital Start of employment immediate Further information PD Dr. Lorenz Leitner Apply now Wenn Sie sich auf diese Stelle bewerben, erwähnen Sie bitte dass Sie sie auf Universitoxy gesehen haben.

Balgrist University Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Center, Research Neuro-Urology

PhD Position in Uro-Infectiology; Bacteriophage Therapy

Background:
Bacterial infections, especially in the context of rising antibiotic resistances, will become one of the major challenges in future medicine. A potential solution could be bacteriophage therapy, an innovative area in which we conduct leading research.

Your Opportunity:
We offer you the chance to become part of our translational team of clinicians and basic researchers, deeply engaging in uro-infectiology projects. The primary focus is on researching urinary tract infections and the application of bacteriophage therapy.

Join our team and help drive medical innovations forward!

Your responsibilities

Meet the core requirements of the MD-PhD Program or Biomedical Program of the University of Zurich
Manage and supervise study participants:

Plan and conduct patient visits
Record health-related data
Collect and process biological samples
Document study results

Study coordination:

Plan and coordinate internal and external investigations
Monitor study data and visits
Collaborate with research partners

Academic commitments:

Formulate scientific research questions
Analyze and interpret data
Publish research findings
Present insights at scientific platforms
Teach and mentor students

Your profile

Completed degree in Medicine, Psychology, or a relevant natural science field
Strong interest in uro-infectiology research
Structured, systematic, and well-organized work ethic
Creative, self-motivated, and committed personality
Fluent in German and proficient in English
Excellent communication skills and patient-oriented demeanor
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
Willingness to work on weekends and holidays (with compensation)

What we offer

An interdisciplinary and international team characterized by scientific curiosity, support, and mutual respect
Active participation in top-tier research, marked by creativity and innovation
Extensive autonomy and growth opportunities
Regular patient interaction
Training in laboratory techniques
For those with a medical degree: Option for part-time employment as a doctor in Urology or Infectiology areas
If interested in additional funding: Support in drafting and submitting grant applications for the position