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Starting immediately or upon agreement

How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world’s leading life sciences institutes. With 32 groups and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community!

We are seeking two highly creative and motivated post-docs with outstanding graduate training.

Your position

Bacterial infections pose a major threat to human health. However, critical knowledge gaps remain regarding the localization, properties, and host interactions of pathogens within human tissues. These gaps hinder the development of physiologically relevant laboratory models for drug discovery. As part of the Swiss research network http://www.nccr-antiresist.ch/, the Bumann lab tackles these challenges by analyzing patient biopsies using advanced imaging techniques and mass spectrometry.

The post-docs will lead projects investigating how Staphylococcus aureus and mycobacteria manipulate infected host cells and tissue microenvironments in patient biopsies. The projects will employ established work-flows for multiplex immunohistochemistry, advanced feedback-driven imaging, image analysis, and visual proteomics. These efforts will be strongly supported by the outstanding core facilities at the Biozentrum, which offer state-of-the-art imaging and mass spectrometry platforms, along with expert technical support.

Postdocs in the lab will have the chance to mentor graduate students, undergrads, and other trainees, and will be given opportunities to participate in grant writing, peer review, and other career-building activities.

Your profile

Candidates should hold a PhD or be nearing their PhD defense date. We are seeking highly creative and motivated postdocs with broad interests in bacterial infections or advanced imaging/image analysis.

We offer

• cutting-edge research infrastructure and a highly international environment that provides numerous opportunities to learn more
• an exciting and stimulating work environment with extensive scientific collaborations within the institute, the AntiResist network, and worldwide

Basel is an international city with people from 150 nations. Located on the border where three countries meet - Switzerland-Germany- France -, it is Europe’s most important life sciences hub. Basel provides a high standard of living and a rich and varied cultural atmosphere.

Application / Contact

Please apply online with your CV and a brief description of your research experience and interests. References are not required at this stage but will be requested from finalists.

For further information, please contact dirk.bumann@unibas.ch

Starting August 2025 or as per agreement

How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world’s leading life sciences institutes. With 32 groups and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community!

We are looking for an administrative assistant for two research groups.

Your responsibilities are

• Support of two research group leaders and their research group members in administrative and organizational matters
• Organization of courses, lectures and conferences, including communication and online system management related to these events
• Being in charge of updating and maintaining databases
• Support in personnel and financial administration
• Planning, organization and documentation of meetings
• Planning and accounting of business trips
• Assistance to foreign visiting scientists

Your profile

• Completed commercial training or University degree in the natural sciences
• Several years of experience in administration in an interdisciplinary environment
• Excellent knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent handling of office software and online tools
• Flexible in learning new tasks and adjust to changing environment

We are looking for a person who enjoys supporting and thereby enabling modern research as a member of a scientific team. Since you would be an important contact person, it is essential that you are on site at least three days a week.Do you work in a goal-oriented, forward-looking and prudent manner, are a team player, reliable, well organized and used to working independently on a defined project? Do you react confidently and flexibly to the diverse demands of the university research environment? Do you enjoy interacting with people from all over the world? Then you are the person we are looking for.

We offer

We offer an exciting job as a member of our research groups with interactions to other administrative assistants, as well as contemporary employment conditions and social benefits within the framework of the university salary scale. Access to sports programs and fitness facilities, well-established services for balancing career and family (e.g. childcare, modern parenthood regulations and more) and numerous courses for training and development are also available to you.

Application / Contact

Please apply online with a CV, letter of motivation, reference letters if available to you, and the name/address of at least two references for contact.
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please note that only online applications via the application portal will be accepted.

For any informal enquiries, please contact Gabi Lichtenhahn, HR Biozentrum, 061 207 23 81, gabi.lichtenhahn@unibas.ch.

Start date is by mutual arrangement, with the possibility to start immediately

How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world’s leading life sciences institutes. is one of the world’s leading life sciences institutes. With 33 groups and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community!

In Prof. Torsten Schwede's group, we use computational methods, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, for integrative modelling of macromolecular complexes, including protein assemblies, protein-ligand interactions, and conformational changes. Our research also aims to understand and predict protein-protein complementarity, design artificial protein binders, investigate the effects of mutations on protein structure and function, and apply protein representation learning to uncover hidden links in the "dark" proteome.

At the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, we develop SWISS-MODEL (https://swissmodel.expasy.org), a widely used web-based platform for generating high-accuracy 3D models of protein structures and complexes for application in life sciences. In addition, we develop and maintain PLINDER, a resource designed to drive breakthroughs in deep learning-based protein-ligand complex prediction, as well as the Protein Universe Atlas, an interactive web resource for exploring the vast landscape of publicly available protein sequence and structure data. We also organise community efforts to advance the state of the art in structure prediction through initiatives such as CASP and CAMEO.

Your position

We are seeking a senior postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious scientist, providing the freedom to develop own research directions as part of our group's broader scientific efforts. We encourage candidates to explain in their cover letter how their scientific background and interests complement our group’s research.

The position is initially funded for 3 years. Our team and the interactive, highly innovative nature of the Biozentrum and of Life Science in Basel provide a stimulating environment that offers all the possibilities to be creative and highly productive. Basel is a city that provides a high standard of living and offers all the advantages of an international community.

Your profile

• PhD in structural bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field, with at least two years of postdoctoral experience and a strong publication record. Applications from fresh PhD graduates may only be considered in exceptional cases.
• Experience in biochemistry, protein bioinformatics, or biology
• Experience and interest in modern data analytics techniques, AI / ML, and current trends in computational biology
• Self-motivation, drive and proven ability to define new research directions

Application / Contact

Please apply online and provide a motivation statement that describes how your background and scientific interests complement our group’s research efforts, CV, and contact information for two references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and proceed until the position has been filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Excellent students from all over the world are encouraged to apply for the prestigious "Biozentrum PhD Fellowships" program. The aim of the fellowships which are sponsored by the Werner Siemens-Foundation and the University of Basel is to select and promote highly talented graduate students in the area of Life Sciences. The fellowships offer direct access to the PhD program of the Biozentrum, University of Basel, additional financial support, a rotation-based selection of the research group, and support for the attendance of scientific meetings and courses during the PhD.

The Biozentrum offers a limited number of scholarships for international candidates who are applying for the MSc Physics of Life with outstanding records of accomplishment. These scholarships are highly competitive and the selection criteria are primarily academic excellence and motivation. Program starts fall semester 2025.