Assistant Professor (with PTC) or Associate Professor

• 18 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Rue du Général-DUFOUR 24, 1204 Genève
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The Université de Genève is looking for an assistant or associate professor in biopharmacy. This position offers a stimulating work environment and motivating employment conditions.

Tasks ##

• Teaching at bachelor, master, and post-graduate levels in biopharmacy.
• Developing cutting-edge research with external funding.
• Supervising theses and mentoring students in practical work.

Skills ##

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences required, publications expected.
• Fluent command of English, willingness to learn French.
• Management and organizational skills within the faculty.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR with conditional tenure track or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in the field of biopharmacy and pharmaceutical technology - AN ASSISTANT (tenure track) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy

Organizational unit

Faculté des sciences

Section / Division

Section des sciences pharmaceutiques

Function

Associate professor, assistant professor with conditional tenure track

Function code

PAS, PA

Maximum class

25, 24

Body

Teaching staff

Activity rate

100

Application deadline

15-12-2026

Reference

7080

Job description ##

The Section des sciences pharmaceutiques of the Université de Genève offers a dynamic and highly stimulating research environment. For several years, it has been among the best pharmaceutical science schools worldwide and possesses a new high-quality infrastructure, allowing it to host collaborations under the best possible conditions. The Section is launching a call for applications for a position as assistant professor (with conditional tenure track) or associate professor in the field of pharmaceutical technology and biopharmacy.

The selected candidate will implement a competitive research program focused on advanced pharmaceutical technological processes and biopharmacy, notably contemporary manufacturing and development methods (for conventional drugs and new therapeutic modalities), 3D printing and bio-printing, homogenization techniques and microfluidics-based formulation strategies. Expertise in the development and application of these approaches to advance relevant in vitro and ex vivo experimental models for the evaluation of pharmaceutical performance is desirable, particularly methods that promote mechanistic understanding and predictive evaluation of drug delivery systems. Experience in integrating computer-based or artificial intelligence-based tools into these tasks would be considered a major asset, reinforcing the innovative and avant-garde character of the research program. Although the candidate's research may cover a wide range of challenges related to drug administration, an interest in the interactions between drug delivery systems and complex biological interfaces, such as mucosal tissues, would be considered an asset, as would the use of innovative polymer systems and bio-inspired formulations. A proven ability to advance knowledge in standard manufacturing processes of pharmaceutical technology will also be considered an asset.

The selected candidate will contribute to teaching in pharmaceutical technology, biopharmacy, and related disciplines, and will actively participate in interdisciplinary collaborations within the Section des sciences pharmaceutiques and across the scientific community. Candidates who demonstrate scientific creativity, rigor, strong communication skills, and the ability to implement a sustainable research program funded by external funds are sought.

This is a full-time position including teaching at bachelor, master, and post-graduate levels in pharmaceutical sciences, as well as directing university master's projects and doctoral theses. The candidate is expected to develop cutting-edge research at an international level and obtain external funding for their research. The candidate must be able to teach basic galenics and pharmaceutical technology. The candidate will also be involved in supervising students from the bachelor level in practical work (as co-responsible). He/she will also have to assume management and organizational tasks at the level of the Section des sciences pharmaceutiques and the Faculté des sciences.

Required title and skills ##

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or a degree deemed equivalent.
• History of obtaining funding from national and/or international research agencies and industry.
• Publications in leading international journals.
• The candidate must speak English fluently and have a desire to learn French.

Start date ##

1st September 2028, or to be agreed

Contact ##

Additional information can be obtained from Mme Diane Casarsa at the following email address: diane.casarsa@unige.ch

Additional information ##

Application files must include the following documents: - a motivation letter. - a detailed curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and a copy of the highest diploma. - a research plan (maximum 4 pages). - a teaching statement, describing the candidate's potential contribution to our teaching programs (max. 2 pages). - the names and contact details of four references