Faculty Position in Gene Therapy of the Nervous System
© 2017 EPFL
The Faculty of Life Sciences of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the field of gene transfer for the treatment of neurological and sensory-based diseases. Appointments will be considered at the level of tenure-track assistant professor or tenured professor, depending on the qualifications of the applicant.
The successful candidate will develop an independent and dynamic research program, participate in both undergraduate and graduate teaching, and supervise PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. We are seeking candidates with a strong basis in neurological and/or sensory organ diseases, and which are strongly implicated in the development of gene-based therapeutics for the central nervous system and sensory organs. In particular, a proven track record in gene transfer technologies (AAV, lentivirus, novel vectors), and in state-of-the-art techniques for gene correction (e.g. gene editing) or gene-based intervention (e.g. optogenetics), is of high importance. A strong focus in moving research towards clinical application is required.