Postdoctoral Positions, Jazwinska Lab, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
Postdoctoral position
The zebrafish research group of Prof. Anna Jazwinska
at the Department of Biology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
“Heart and muscle regeneration in zebrafish”
Injuries to human organs, such as the limbs and the heart, result in persistent pathologic conditions. By contrast, zebrafish can naturally reconstitute parts of their fins, the heart and skeletal muscle. The project will address the following questions: Which biological mechanisms guide the remaining cells through the regeneration process? Do regenerative programs of different organs rely on conserved mechanisms? Can all muscle types efficiently regenerate after injury?
This project will demand the generation of transgenic fish lines, CRISPR/Cas9 system technology, pharmacological approaches, transcriptome analysis, and imaging techniques. A conceptual and molecular understanding of natural regeneration in fish will also contribute to developmental biology.
Profile
We are seeking highly motivated researchers preferentially with experience with animal model organisms and bioinformatics. Candidates must have a good knowledge of the English language. French or German communication skills would be a plus.
The working language in the laboratory is English and all PhD courses are taught in English.
We offer:
· a stimulating, interdisciplinary scientific environment
· state-of-the-art central facilities for proteomic, imaging and bioinformatic analyses
· a competitive Swiss salary
Starting dates:
The project is planned in summer 2022.
Contact
Prof. Anna Jazwinska
http://www3.unifr.ch/bio/en/research/groups-in-alphabetical-order/jazwinska-group.html