The Carvunis Lab is affiliated with the Institute of Molecular Systems Biology in the Department of Biology at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH). ETH was founded in 1855 in Zürich. Ever since it was founded under the name “Polytechnikum” back in 1855, ETH Zürich has been a national educational institution of international standing, attracting talent from all over the world. ETH is home to the best technical expertise in the world in multiple areas including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and more. Interdisciplinary approaches to academic inquiry, combined with intentionally international faculty and students make ETH a uniquely stimulating environment to grow as a scientist.
The Institute of Molecular Systems Biology (IMSB) is in the Department of Biology at ETH Zürich. The research groups at IMSB share the same mission: they all work to develop, apply and teach the science of Systems Biology. The IMSB understands Systems Biology as an approach to biological research that studies biological systems and processes as dynamic, integrated networks of interacting molecules. The underlying vision is that the structure and dynamics of such networks will provide insights into the function and control of biological systems that are not apparent from studying the systems’ components. The Institute focuses on the development of new technologies for the collection and analysis of quantitative data at high throughput and their integration into models that represent the behavior of the systems studied.
Zürich is a leading global center for science, engineering, and innovation, home to internationally renowned academic institutions. The city combines a highly collaborative research ecosystem with a strong industry presence in fields including: biotechnology, artificial intelligence, finance, and environmental science.
Beyond its academic strengths, Zürich offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it especially attractive for researchers and graduate students. The city is home to a vibrant cultural scene, including: world-class museums, live music, theater, and a thriving international food culture. There’s easy access to nature and outdoor recreation such as swimming in Lake Zürich, hiking, climbing, and skiing in the nearby Alps. Zürich is safe and highly walkable (with efficient public transportation); it’s a truly multilingual, international community that makes it easy to build both professional networks and have a fulfilling life outside the lab.
Interested in joining us?
The Carvunis Lab is always looking for highly motivated researchers to join our team. If you are excited about molecular mechanisms of change, innovation in evolution using systems biology approaches, the dark proteome, or de novo gene birth, we’d like to hear from you.
How to apply:
All applicants should contact both Dr. Anne-Ruxandra Carvunis (carvunis [at] imsb [dot] biol [dot] ethz [dot] ch) and Rania Abu Rabie (aburabie [at] imsb [dot] biol[dot] ethz [dot] ch) via email.
Make sure to include in your correspondence:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of interest
- Academic and/or professional references
Please state in clear terms why you would like to join us and your career goals. Ideal applicants should be able to convey their achievements and passion for scientific discovery.
Get in touch:
The Carvunis Lab
Otto-Stern-Weg 3
8093 Zürich
Switzerland
Anne-Ruxandra Carvunis, PI
Email: carvunis [at] imsb [dot] biol [dot] ethz [dot] ch
Nelson Coelho Castillo, Senior Research Laboratory Manager
Email: castilho [at] imsb [dot] biol [dot] ethz [dot] ch
Rania Abu Rabie, Admin. & Deputy Manager, ETH Institute for Molecular Systems Biology
Email: aburabie [at] imsb [dot] biol[dot] ethz [dot] ch
