项目介绍

2026年9月4日

Your responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead a project focused on T cell responses against commensal fungi and delineate the mechanisms underlying protective Th17 immune induction and maintenance in the oral mucosa using murine models of persistent Candida albicans colonization.

This position offers opportunities to develop original research directions within a collaborative and well-supported environment.

Your profile

Applicants will possess a MSc degree in immunology or a related field and have a strong background in mucosal/barrier immunology, T cell biology and/or infection biology. They should have hands-on experience in high-parameter flow cytometry and in vivo models. Experience in bioinformatics is desirable. You will enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface of immunology and infection biology, show initiative in driving projects forward, and think “outside of the box”.

Information on your application

The Leibundgut-lab provides a stimulating and collaborative research environment with access to excellent infrastructure and core facilities. The lab is located at the Irchel Campus (Vetsuisse-Faculty) and is associated with the Institute of Experimental Immunology of University of Zurich and the MRC Centre of Medical Mycology at the University of Exeter, UK.

Zurich offers an outstanding quality of life and a vibrant international research community.

The position is available from 1st January 2027 or by agreement.

Please apply here before 25th September 2026 and submit one single pdf containing:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Publication list
• Contact details of two referees