SNSF-funded PhD position in lipid metabolism

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

Berne, 100 %

Dysregulation of lipid metabolism plays a key role in development and progression of metabolic disorders including obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our multidisciplinary research team to investigate underlying mechanism associated to dysregulation of lipid metabolism in MASLD. The project aims to elucidate the mechanistic role of lipid signaling molecules in driving hepatic inflammation and fibrosis, and to identify novel therapeutic intervention.

What you can expect

• This research will provide multi-disciplinary training as require a combination of complementary approaches, including molecular biology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry and computational biology

Your Profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in biochemistry, system biology or analytical chemistry
• Experience working with mass spectrometry is essential and knowledge of working with mass spectrometry imaging in plus
• Highly organized and capable of working both independently and within the team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as fluency in both spoken and written English is essential

What we offer

• A supporting and state-of-the-art research environment to develop scientifically and professionally
• The opportunity to work and get training on a multi-disciplinary research project; with pre-clinical models as well as clinical studies
• The position is fully-funded by Swiss National Science Foundation and available from November 2026 (or upon agreement)

Job information

Location Inselspital, Universitätsspital

Organisation

Medical division cross-sectional service provider

Area University Institute of clinical Chemistry

Workload

100 %

Start

1 November 2026 or by agreement

Reference

19662

Type of Contract

Temporary

Work Location

Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern
Freiburgstrasse, CH-3010 Bern
Schweiz