4 Apr 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Basel- Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Biological sciences » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Switzerland- Application Deadline
2 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Department of Biomedicine (DBM) is a joint effort between the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel. It unites basic and clinical scientists to advance our understanding of health and disease and to develop pioneering therapies benefiting the lives of patients in areas of unmet need. With more than 70 research groups and 900 employees, the DBM is the largest department at the University located in the heart of Basel. The group for childhood leukemia, affiliated with the University Children's Hospital (UKBB) & the DBM studies genetic alterations involved in the development, maintenance and relapse of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We use various models to dissect critical cellular and molecular mechanisms of AML initiation and maintenance (Stavropoulou et al. Cancer Cell, 2016; Lopez et al., Cancer Discovery, 2019, Forte et al., Cell Metabolism, 2020; Leonards et al., Nat Commun 2020, Piqué et al., Blood 2023).
Our multi-disciplinary approach allows the student to learn and master a multitude of techniques ranging from various cell culture and animal models, histology and high-resolution imaging, viral gene transfer, multi-parameter flow cytometry, in vivo experiments, NGS-applications and bioinformatic data mining.
- Highly motivated with a genuine interest in cancer research. With a curiosity-driven attitude, demonstrating enthusiasm for science and able to work independently but also being a good team player.
- You hold a Master or an MD degree with some experience in wet lab and/or computational biology
- Practical experience (LTK1) with animals (mice) is a plus
- Some basic skills in bioinformatics (R) are desired.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
- A highly stimulating collaborative research environment with outstanding infrastructure including cutting-edge core facilities.
- A dynamic, international, and collegial research team
- Basel is a medium-size city with an international spirit located at the tri-national border of Switzerland, Germany and France.
- Basel stands out for its high quality of life, multilingual inhabitants and a rich cultural environment.
- Salary and benefits are according to University of Basel standards.
Application / Contact
PhD students are enrolled in a joint program in Biomedicine associated with Molecular and Cellular Biology PhD-program offered by the Biozentrum of the University of Basel. More information can be found at https://biomedizin.unibas.ch/en/education-careers/phd/ .
For further inquiries and submission of your application documents (motivation letter, CV with contact details of 2-3 referees, copies of master diploma or MD degree and summary of master thesis (one page)) please contact [email protected] .
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Basel
- Country
- Switzerland
- City
- Basel
- Postal Code
- CH-4003
- Street
- Petersplatz 1
Where to apply
- Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-basel/2024/phd-student-position-…
Contact
- City
Basel- Website
https://www.unibas.ch/en.html- Postal Code
CH-4003
STATUS: EXPIRED
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