PhD in Lipid Metabolism & MS Imaging for MASLD Research

Insel Gruppe; Bern; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art research environment

Job summary

Insel Gruppe at Inselspital in Bern invites a highly motivated PhD candidate to study dysregulation of lipid metabolism in MASLD. You will join a multidisciplinary team to explore mechanistic roles of lipid signaling molecules in liver inflammation and fibrosis, using molecular biology, biochemistry and computational approaches.

The position is fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and begins 1 November 2026 (or by agreement).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biochemistry, systems biology or analytical chemistry.
• Experience with mass spectrometry is essential, knowledge of MS imaging is a plus.
• Highly organized with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Engage in multidisciplinary training across molecular biology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry and computational biology.
• Contribute to a project examining lipid signaling in MASLD and its relation to hepatic inflammation and fibrosis.
• Collaborate with pre-clinical models and clinical studies within a cross-disciplinary team.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Mass spectrometry imaging

Organization

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in biochemistry or systems biology or analytical chemistry

Job description

Insel Gruppe at Inselspital in Bern invites a highly motivated PhD candidate to study dysregulation of lipid metabolism in MASLD. You will join a multidisciplinary team to explore mechanistic roles of lipid signaling molecules in liver inflammation and fibrosis, using molecular biology, biochemistry and computational approaches.

The position is fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and begins 1 November 2026 (or by agreement).