Who we are
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

The headquarters in Basel is one of Roche’s largest sites, over 8,000 people from approximately 80 countries work at Roche Basel. Favored by its geographic location in the heart of Europe, the Basel area is one of the most dynamic economic regions in Switzerland – a great place to live and work.

The Position
Roche is committed to invest into innovative healthcare solutions in disorders of the central nervous system. As a Postdoctoral Fellow you will investigate the disease mechanism underlying genetically defined, GPCR-linked neuropsychiatric disorders in close interaction with our bioinformatics-, psychopharmacology- and genetics groups. In order to expand and strengthen our preclinical research efforts in psychiatric diseases we are looking for a dedicated PhD level scientist to join our Discovery Neuroscience department. In this position you will:

• study effects of acute and chronic drug treatment in genetically defined disease models applying behavioral assessments, biochemical- and histological techniques, and genetics
• investigate the pharmacological modulation of signaling pathways underlying GPCR-linked neuropsychiatric disorders using cell culture- and ex vivo material
• contribute to the characterization of pharmacological research tools and drug candidates
• have access to a wide array of technologies, and profit from powerful pharmacological tools (known and novel) and transgenic animal models work with internal and external collaborators
• be expected to publish the results arising from this project in high quality peer-reviewed journals
• have a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights into the drug discovery process in one of the leading pharmaceutical companies

This is a 2-year position initially with the possibility of extension. The location is in Basel, Switzerland.

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist to join a research project associated to one of our active drug development programs. You have:

• a PhD in biology or biochemistry and a strong neuroscience background
• experience in working with rodents (mice and rats); expertise in the area of behavioral pharmacology is a plus
• hands-on expertise with techniques in the areas of cell- and molecular biology, biochemistry, and histology
• experience with standard assay formats in biochemical pharmacology such as radioligand binding and second messenger assays are of advantage
• excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-skilled international team, with proven commitment to productivity, high level of creativity and analytical thinking

Who to contact
Additional contact information, Contact line: Dr L. Lindemann, +41 61 688 9863

Job ID: 00407527

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