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University of Geneva invites applications for ERC and SNSF Starting Grant support
The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, is inviting applications from outstanding junior researchers seeking institutional support for an ERC or SNSF Starting Grant.
The call is open to researchers working in medically relevant host–pathogen interactions, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, or mycology. The successful candidate will be hosted as an independent group leader to establish an internationally competitive research programme.
The Department offers dedicated laboratory and office space, access to BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, BSL-2 animal facilities, state-of-the-art technology platforms, and opportunities for translational research through its proximity to Switzerland's largest hospital. The University of Geneva also provides administrative and research support throughout the grant application process, including funding for one PhD position. The successful candidate will be invited to join the Life Sciences PhD School, with strong institutional support for PhD recruitment.
Applications should include a 2-page CV, a motivation letter, and a 2-page research project description, and must be submitted to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 10 August 2026.Further information is available on the University of Geneva website : https://www.unige.ch/medecine/mimo/en/news/mimol-hosting-and-supporting-junior-group-leaders-application-competitive-starting-grant
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