21.03
2023
Post-Doctoral position for an epigenetic project (100%)
The University Centre for General Medicine and Public Health, known as Unisanté, is active in areas such as research, academic training, prevention and care. Pioneer and unique in Switzerland, it promotes interdisciplinarity and combination of skills committed to health issues.
The Health Promotion and Prevention Department (DPSP) of Unisanté provides collective information and awareness-raising services and assists local authorities in the process of obtaining certification for health-friendly environments. The DPSP also offers individual consultations on cardiovascular prevention, cholesterol, tobaccoology, dietetics and physical activity advice. It also conducts biomedical and clinical research for the prevention of chronic diseases.
For this department, we are looking for a:
Post-Doctoral position for an epigenetic project (100%)
Your main activities will be the following:
The proposed project aims to validate a new cardiovascular epigenetic signature and to discover new biological mechanisms associated with cardiovascular risk. The project is funded by Innosuisse, which supports science-based innovation projects and is carried out in collaboration with an industrial partner in biomedical analysis.
- Execution of research activities in the field of epigenetic epidemiology within a private-academic partnership ;
- Analysis of epigenetic data (DNA methylation) of participants in case-control and cohort studies ;
- Statistical analysis of data using models with a strong biostatistical component ;
- Literature review and writing of scientific publications on the research conducted ;
- Study on the improvement of the stability of epigenetic signatures developed by the industrial partner ;
- Study of the analysis of transition pathways to better understand the products developed by the industrial partner at the biological level ;
- Study of the causal pathways of a signature linked with cardiovascular diseases ;
- Coordination with the private partner, the laboratory and/or research groups.
Your profile :
- Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in statistics and genetics, PhD in molecular biology, biostatistics, bioinformatics or other related fields ;
- Experience in handling large-scale datasets and/or molecular data ;
- Proficiency in the R programming language; and experience with Python or another programming language an advantage ;
- Fluency in English, additional knowledge of French an advantage ;
- Knowledge of molecular biology, genetics and epigenetics an asset ;
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team ;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
What we offer :
- 2 years contract, starting May 1st, 2023
- A pleasant, dynamic and modern work environment combined with a diversified and multicultural academic environment
- Opportunities to make the link between the academic and private sectors
- The means to carry out your missions and to develop your skills, including the possibility to have a direct application of your work for commercial use.
Entry date: 01-05-2023
Application deadline : 31-03-2023
Contact : NANCHEN David / Tél : 021 314 60 53
Reference : 849
If you are interested in taking up this challenge and if you recognize yourself in this description, we are looking forward to receiving your
complete file (cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas).
Only applications received through our website will be considered.
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