Postdoctoral Position: 3D Imaging and Organ-on-Chip Models of Human Lung Lymphatics

• You will Collaborate with partners in Bern to develop multi-compartment organ-on-chip systems integrating lymphatic and vascular networks under physiologically relevant mechanical conditions
• Apply expertise in lymphatic vascular biology to characterize these networks in terms of morphology (e.g., junctional organization) and function
• Utilize the models to study lymphangiogenesis, immune cell recruitment, and lymphatic drainage under steady-state and COPD-like inflammatory conditions
• Investigate 3D lymphatic and blood vascular networks in healthy and COPD human lung tissues using light-sheet and confocal microscopy
• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of Master’s students at ETH

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in vascular or lymphatic biology. You will bring enthusiasm for interdisciplinary science and a strong commitment to collaborative research.

Requirements:

• PhD in Vascular Biology, Cell Biology, Mechanobiology, or a related field
• Solid expertise in vascular biology, ideally complemented by knowledge of mechanobiology and microfluidic engineering
• Excellent microscopy skills (confocal, multiphoton, and ideally light-sheet imaging)
• Hands-on experience with primary endothelial cell culture and standard molecular techniques (flow cytometry, Western blot, qPCR, ELISA)
• Experience working with organ-on-chip or microphysiological systems is a plus
• First-author publication(s) in peer-reviewed journals (published or submitted)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to independently develop and drive a research project as well as to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team