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PostDoc on the effects of ultrafine pollution particles and micro-nanoplastics at the human placenta 100

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Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cuttingedge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the wellbeing of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
The Nanomaterials in Health Lab enables particlebased solutions for diagnostics and therapeutics driven by clinical needs. We are active in characterizing understanding and steering the interaction of particulate materials with human cells or tissues and provide expertise in the interdisciplinary field of particulate materials safety and applications for industry or authorities.

Your tasks

Ultrafine pollution particles (UFPs) and micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) are emerging global contaminants of significant concern with growing evidence linking them to adverse effects on pregnancy. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team player to execute the projec within an interdisciplinary and international consortium:

  • Identification and/or generation of environmentally relevant UFP and MNPs and their comprehensive characterization
  • Assessment of UFP/MNPs impact at the maternalfetal interface using stateofthe art human models (e.g. placental insert cocultures and explant cultures or microphysiological placentaembryo chip)
  • Identification of molecular developmental toxicity mechanisms of UFPs and MNPs
  • Development of original research ideas within the projects framework and communication of findings at consortium meetings (inter)national conferences and in peerreviewed journals.

Your profile

  • PhD degree in biology toxicology life science or a related field
  • High motivation to work in an interdisciplinary project
  • Extensive experience with advanced cell/tissue culture work
  • Expertise in the field of (nano)toxicology
  • Basic knowledge in transcriptomics/epigenomics and particle characterization is highly beneficial
  • Excellent skills at science communication (verbal and written)

Our offer

A highly stimulating research environment in the Empa laboratories in St.Gallen
  • Access to stateoftheart infractructure and equipment
  • Opportunity for close collaborations with experts from different fields (engineers chemists clinicians)
  • Support to present work at scientific conferences and to publish in high quality journals
  • Support for personal development

The project will be carried out at Empa St.Gallen under the supervision of Dr. Tina BuerkiThurnherr. The position is available starting March 2025 or upon agreement for an initial duration of 2 years with possiblity for extension.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation CV certificates diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by email and by post will not be considered.
SarahStdli Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner

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