Group Leader position at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine | Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland | Università della Svizzera italiana

Position:	Group Leader position at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine
Institution:	Università della Svizzera italiana
Location:	Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
Duties:	The successful candidate will be an early- or mid-career scientist who will establish research programs employing innovative approaches to investigate biomedically relevant questions related to immunology and/or adjacent disciplines
Requirements:	MD and/or PhD with an outstanding track record of productivity Original and innovative research program with high potential for transformative discoveries and/or successful development of novel therapies

Text:	Group Leader position at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in Bellinzona, Switzerland The Institute for Research in Biomedicine IRB, www.i .usi.ch ) is a leading center for Immunology of human infectious, inflammatory, autoimmune and cancer diseases Aging and the immune system Experimental immunotherapy and vaccinology Virology and microbiology Your qualifications Original and innovative research program with high potential for transform ative discoveries and/or successful development of novel therapies Leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively or equivalent Our offer cientifically stimulating and international collaborative research environment in a small historical town ew research premises with modern laborator ies core facilities with cutting edge technologies Collaborative opportunities with the Institute of Oncology Research ( IOR, www.i .usi.ch and with international partners e 2 / 2 Possibility of Faculty appointment at the Universit della Svizzera italiana USI , www.biomed.usi.ch Application We look forward to receiving your application by June a single PD F, including: (i) curriculum vitae, (ii) list of publications, (iii) references, (iv) brief description of research accomplishments one half , (v) explanation of why you have chosen your area of focus (one half page) , and (vi) description of future researc h focus pages for initial plans, 1 page for long term vision ). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic Please send your application to: glsearch irb .usi.ch pplications sent to different contacts, in other formats or after the deadline will not be considered. For scientific questions related to the position, please contact the IRB director, Davide Robbiani drobbiani irb.usi .ch