As a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Ophthalmology, you will focus on an exploratory research project on the role of complement system in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration.

This position is sponsored by the Roche Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.

The RPF Programme has the ambition to build and maintain the Scientific Leadership of the future and to provide leading Roche scientists with the opportunity to collaborate with talented postdoctoral researchers, and leading academic research groups, from around the world. One of the key aims is to advance basic science and technologies that will be published in top-rated, peer-reviewed scientific journals if necessary preceded by priority patent applications.

The duration of RPF project is initially set for two years, with the possibility of extension for a third year. You will be based in Basel with mentoring shared by the Roche lab and the academic institute.

Your Profil:

You are PhD in Biochemistry/Immunology or a related area with experience in a pharmaceutical or academic environment in the field of complement research. You also have experience and expertise in the following:

• Experience with cell culture, assay development, and standard biochemical methods is desired
• Demonstrated skills in designing and performing scientific experiments in hypothesis-driven research, and in establishing innovative techniques is preferred
• Proven record of scientific publications is highly preferred
• Understanding of the overall process of drug discovery and development is a plus
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required

You have very good interpersonal and communication skills, are able to build good working relationships and are an outstanding teammate. Your experience and investigative attitude allow you to work independently to design, perform, and interpret experiments, and to embark on new scientific methodologies.

You have been actively engaged in scientific research continuously since your PhD (MD or MD/PhD) and ready to start an RPF postdoctoral activity no later than 4 years after PhD (MD or MD/PhD).

When does it start?

The start date of this fellowship is July 2021, or on availability. Please clearly indicate your preferred starting date on your motivation letter.
All applications always need to include a CV, motivation letter, a publication list and, if available, your PhD certificate.

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More information about the RPF Programme: https://www.roche.com/careers/workplaces/wp_research/the-roche-postdoctoral-fellowship-programme.htm