As a leading university hospital with a rich tradition, the Inselspital PhD Studentship (w/m) Company NameInsel Gruppe Company Location Bern, CH No longer accepting applications
is part of the Insel Group and is a centre of medical expertise and high technology with an international reputation as well as being a first-class training and research centre. PhD Studentship (w/m) Universitätsklinik für Pneumologie Respiratory Medicine Research Lab
As a leading university hospital with a rich tradition, the Inselspital is part of the Insel Group and is a centre of medical expertise and high technology with an international reputation as well as being a first-class training and research centre. PhD Studentship (w/m) Universitätsklinik für Pneumologie Respiratory Medicine Research Lab
100 % | in Bern Expected start date: as soon as possible Temporary position 3 years
The Pulmonology Research Lab is associated with the Berne University Hospital and part of the Department of BioMedical Research. Its research focus covers different diseases affecting the lung
The challenge Asthma is the most frequent chronic pulmonary disease, with allergic asthma affecting around 60% of asthmatics. Liposomes and virosomes are promising nanocarriers for preventive, as well as therapeutic vaccination approaches.
In Particular, The PhD Candidate Will Be Involved In The Current Project As Follows
We aim to develop a novel strategy to reduce/inhibit inflammatory mechanisms of allergic airways disease. Design and characterise liposomes and virosomes conjugated with antigen for pulmonary applica-tion Establishment and characterization of a mouse model of allergic airways inflammation Candidate will work with established techniques, such as flow cytometry, histology, laser-scanning microscopy and lung function measurements.
Your profile Candidate with Master Degree in Biology /Biomedical Sciences. Willingness to work with animals is a must. Candidate will work in a dynamic international team and will collaborate with other groups
The package The candidate will join the Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences (GCB), an inter-faculty programme that offers structured, experimental research training leading to a PhD, MD.PhD or DVM.PhD degree
Contact For further information, please contact Fabian Blank Telefon +41 31 632 76 34
Your application Please only apply online.
The Insel Group The Insel Group forms Switzerland's largest full-service medical care system -– from primary care through to state-of-the-art medicine -– that is available to everyone in the country. This ensures that every patient is treated at the most appropriate place for them and has access to the latest technologies, methods and medical options at all times.
As a university hospital and the leading training institution in Canton Bern, the Inselspital offers training in 36 out of 44 possible medical disciplines. In their role as training organisations, the university clinics and institutes of the Insel Group are rated with an "A" – the highest classification. In addition, the Insel Group offers practical training and CPD (continuous professional development) for all health professions up to specialist nursing care. It offers a broad range of vocational traineeships for its trainees, who currently number 300.
We are keen to foster personal development among our staff. Career opportunities and relevant models are transparent; CPD is provided with generous support.
Gender equality and the advancement of women are a big priority for us. Our career paths and models are designed so that part-time work and family responsibilities are no obstacles to taking on responsibility at our company.
Flexible working hours, part-time work and job-sharing. We are keen to accommodate the needs of our staff where the role and operating requirements of the hospital allow. This also applies to our executive-grade roles.
We offer 115 childcare places for around 180 children up to pre-school age at various locations. At the Inselspital site, there is also a group for babies from the fourth month and a private kindergarten.
As a family-friendly employer, the Insel Group provides generous schemes for unpaid leave, short remunerated breaks and parental leave in the event of the birth of a child or an adoption. Fathers also receive ten working days paid paternity leave. Extra days of leave are offered by way of a loyalty bonus from as early as the fifth year of service!
Bern and its region assume a central role in Switzerland. With its enviable infrastructure, rapid links to the country's major conurbations, proximity to urban and rural districts and variety of wonderful recreational areas, Bern and its environs offer an unusually high quality of life.
The social package we offer is far above the industry average. Our benefits are exceptional, particularly in the case of maternity leave, continued payment of salary in the event of sickness and accident, and full payment of daily sickness allowance or group health insurance premiums.
We provide medical excellence with a human touch and respect for one another. As a big business we create a unique family atmosphere through meaningful diversity within the Insel Group.
For us it is very important new employees undergo a well prepared and thorough induction. We give you detailed information about your new employer at a monthly welcome event and also provide tailored induction programmes in the clinics, institutes and administrative departments.
Every site operated by the Insel Group has one or more staff restaurants. Our staff appreciate the quality, variety and creativity of our catering, which has repeatedly won prestigious gastronomy prizes.
Innovations in medicine and research are only possible if we continue to develop. Rapid developments in the medical field bring about extraordinary processes of change – as well as prospects for individual development for you.
Our values
Humanity Respect and a high regard for the individual are central to everything we do.
Competence We have confidence in our abilitiesand share our knowledge for the benefit of all our patients.
Quality Our actions comply with the highest standards of quality and safety.
Innovation We seek new approaches as well as promote research and innovation.
Cooperation We treat one another with respect and appreciation, foster professional cooperation and promote interdisciplinarity.
Integrity We are committed to our values and are guided by sincerity, transparency and dependability.
Facts and figures
Facts and figures 6 sites in the canton of Bern Over 10,000 employees from around 80 countries Over 300 trainees in 16 vocational fields 15,185 placement/training weeks (at tertiary level, medical and other professions) Around 500,000 patients, including over 60,750 inpatients 1st class: the Inselspital is the leading Swiss university hospital in terms of patient satisfaction.
100 % | in Bern Expected start date: as soon as possible Temporary position 3 years
The Pulmonology Research Lab is associated with the Berne University Hospital and part of the Department of BioMedical Research. Its research focus covers different diseases affecting the lung
The challenge Asthma is the most frequent chronic pulmonary disease, with allergic asthma affecting around 60% of asthmatics. Liposomes and virosomes are promising nanocarriers for preventive, as well as therapeutic vaccination approaches.
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