As seen in the 06 February issue of Science:

The University of Zürich invites applications for a position as

Assistant Professor in Biochemistry (Tenure Track)
beginning August 1, 2010

The University of Zürich, one of Europe's leading institutions in the Life Sciences, is committed to further strengthening its research efforts in
protein science at the Department of Biochemistry. Creative researchers with a proven track record in using advanced quantitative biochemical
and/or biophysical techniques, possibly in a cellular context, are encouraged to apply. Areas of particular interest are the investigation of
large biomolecular assemblies, membrane proteins, quantitative aspects of cell biology and regulatory processes, or other innovative approaches
to study important biological problems at the molecular and structural level. The position is accompanied with an attractive startup package.
The University of Zürich provides an international and interdisciplinary research environment, e.g., through the National Center of Competence
in Structural Biology, and programs in systems biology, neurosciences, integrative human physiology, and cardiovascular sciences. The new
professor will be expected to contribute to teaching of Biochemistry in either German or English.

For further information please seehttp://www.jobs.uzh.chandhttp://www.bioc.uzh.chor contact the President of the Search Committee,
Prof. Dr. H. U. Zeilhofer, University of Zürich, Winterthurerstr. 190, CH-8057 Zürich (Zeilhofer@pharma.uzh.ch) or Prof. Dr. A. Plückthun,
University of Zürich, Winterthurerstr. 190, CH-8057 Zurich (plueckthun@bioc.uzh.ch).

Please send the applications (in duplicate) to the Dean's Office, Search Committee, Pestalozzistr. 3, CH-8091 Zürich no later than March 15, 2009.

Applicants should follow the instructions outlined in the «Guidelines for submission of applications», available on the website of the Medical
Faculty of the University of Zurich:http://www.med.uzh.ch/FormulareundRichtlinien/Bewerbung.html

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