项目介绍

2025年2月20日

We are an academic translational research group for phage therapy located at the Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich which is led by the microbiologist/clinician team of Dr. Shawna McCallin, PhD and Dr. Lorenz Leitner, MD within the Department of Neuro-Urology headed by Prof. Thomas M. Kessler. Our research is aimed at investigating the clinical utility of bacteriophage therapy in the context of urinary tract infections & identifying criteria and factors important for effective, sustainable treatment. We are a highly translational group and work in close collaboration with partners in computational biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, data science, and immunology. We look forward to receiving your application and hope to find a great fit for our team and projects.

Your responsibilities

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

• Meet the requirements of the MD-PhD Program of the University of Zurich
• 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)

Questions about the job

Fabienne Santmann