Laboratory Technician (80%)

Starting 1 January 2027

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!

The Bumann Lab at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, is looking for a highly motivated laboratory technician. The position is part of an SNSF Ambizione project led by Dr. Alaa Alhayek.

Your responsibilities

The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Alaa Alhayek on an Ambizione project investigating how Staphylococcus aureus crosses intact human skin. The project aims to identify bacterial entry routes and understand how the host contains them.

Your profile

Applicants should have a degree as “Laborant/in” or a Bachelor/Master Degree in Biology or related topics. Previous experience in cell/tissue culture, molecular biology, and microbiology is desired. Experience with human tissue, histology, confocal microscopy, RNA FISH, image analysis or biosafety level 2 work is advantageous but not required.

The role requires flexibility, reliable laboratory work, good organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Applicants should enjoy learning new methods and working in a collaborative research environment. Enthusiasm for infection biology and microscopy is essential.

We offer

The successful applicant will work closely with the Ambizione project leader while being fully integrated into the collaborative and international environment of the Bumann Lab and the Biozentrum. Training will be provided in ex vivo tissue models, microbiological methods, advanced microscopy and quantitative image analysis.

The position is available from 1 January 2027. The initial contract will be for one year.

For more information about the Bumann Lab, please visit: https://www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/research/research-groups/research-groups-a-z/own-content/unit/research-group-dirk-bumann/bumann-projects

For more information about the Ambizione project, please contact Dr. Alaa Alhayek email: alaa.alhayek@unibas.ch

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The application should include a brief personal statement, explaining how your qualifications and experience make you a good candidate for this job, together with a full, up-to-date CV and contact details of two references.

We start reviewing applications from 15 October 2026 until the position is filled.

Please note that only online-applications will be accepted. For further information, please contact Dr. Alaa Alhayek (e-mail: alaa.alhayek@unibas.ch)

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