Institute of Physiology, Mechanisms of Inherited Kidney Disorders PhD Positions in PhysiologyThe group “Mechanisms of Inherited Kidney Disorders” led by Prof. Dr. med. Olivier Devuyst and Dr. Alessandro Luciani is located at the Institute of Physiology, at University of Zurich in Switzerland. Your responsibilitiesInherited defects in lysosome-residing proteins can lead to proximal tubulopathy and kidney disease. Recessive mutations in CTNS, the gene encoding cystinosin/CTNS, cause cystinosis, a lysosomal storage disease characterized by early and severe dysfunction of proximal tubule cells, progressing towards chronic kidney disease (CKD) and life-threatening complications. Your profile
What we offerWe offer a first-class research environment, focused on a translational research with high medical relevance; access to technological platforms (phenotyping, advanced light microscopy techniques, physiology, and functional genomics); multiple interactions and learning exchange within the University and Academic Hospital in Zurich; networking and recognition in the field of cell biology, rare genetic diseases, and drug discovery. Place of workWinterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland Start of employmentThe position is available for 4 years, starting on January 2024 or after. Further information
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