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PhD Student Position – Brain Aging and Lymphatic Vascular Research Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Zurich (USZ)
Immediately or by agreement
USZ Campus
Project Overview
Emerging evidence suggests that the lymphatic vascular system plays a critical role in neurophysiology and neurodegeneration. This interdisciplinary project aims to unravel how age-related changes in lymphatic function influence brain health, cognition, and the development of neurological disorders. By combining state-of-the-art techniques in molecular biology, neuroimaging, and vascular biology, we aim to uncover fundamental mechanisms that may inform new therapeutic strategies.
Your Responsibilities
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Your Responsibilities
- Conduct experimental work involving in vivo models, immunohistochemistry, and molecular analysis
- Analyze data from imaging, gene expression, and functional assays
- Collaborate with clinicians, neuroscientists, and vascular biologists within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team
- Present findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Complete doctoral studies at the University of Zurich
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- Master's degree in biology, neuroscience, biomedicine, or a related field
- Strong interest in vascular biology, neuroscience, or aging research
- Previous laboratory experience in cellular or animal models is highly desirable
- Excellent written and spoken English; German is an asset but not required
- Motivation, curiosity, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
We Offer
- A stimulating research environment in one of Europe's leading university hospitals
- Access to world-class facilities and expert supervision
- Integration into a vibrant academic and clinical network
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful science at the intersection of neuroscience and vascular biology
- Competitive PhD salary and support for conference travel and career development
How to Apply
Please send your application as a single PDF file including:
- A cover letter detailing your motivation and research interests
- CV with academic transcripts
- Contact information for 2 academic referees
Send applications to: nicole.lindenblatt@usz.ch
Application Deadline: 15.08.2025
Join us in exploring how the body's vascular system shapes the aging brain – and help pioneer new frontiers in regenerative medicine and neuroscience.
Further information
For questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. med. Nicole Lindenblatt, Senior Physician, Vice Director of Department at the Department of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery.
Benefits
On-site Day Care Center
On-site Day Care Center
Your child/children receive(s) loving care at our Day Care Center. Long opening hours, no vacation closure, and subsidized childcare places at five locations relieve the burden on working parents.
Health
Health
We help you to stay healthy. In addition to personal consultations and courses offered by Health Management, subsidized annual membership of ASVZ gives you access to more than 120 different sports.
Flexibility
Flexibility
We support a healthy work-life balance: almost half of our employees work part-time and 50% of work can be done from home, whenever their daily professional duties permit this.
Family friendliness
Family friendliness
Mothers are entitled to at least six months’ maternity leave (on their full salary for 16 weeks), and fathers are entitled to at least two months’ paternity leave (on their full salary for two weeks).
Further education & development
Further education & development
We accompany our employees throughout their professional career and support them in their development by offering them personalized career and further education opportunities.
Insurance
Insurance
We pay 60% of our employees’ pension fund contributions and can offer them special supplementary insurance conditions.
Mobility
Mobility
Our employees benefit from a discounted personal Zurich Transport Network (ZVV) annual travelcard or receive a fixed cash amount towards a GA Travelcard.
Telephony
Telephony
As a USZ employee, you and your family members benefit from special conditions for your private cell phone contract.
About USZ
The University Hospital of Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our more than 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees work every day for the well-being of our patients.
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