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Postdoctoral Position in Cancer NeuroimmunologyAs a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel, the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) brings together basic and clinical scientists to advance the understanding of health and disease.We are home to more than 67 research groups and over 800 employees across six locations in the heart of Basel. Our collaborative and international environment fosters innovation, excellence, and impactful research.The Cancer Neuroimmonology, led by Prof. Karen Dixon, is looking for a fully funded postdoctoral position. Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.A fully funded postdoctoral position is available in the Dixon Lab at the University of Basel to investigate how the nervous system shapes anti-tumour immunity and the tumour microenvironment.Our lab studies neuro-immune communication in cancer, with a particular focus on how peripheral neurons sense changes in tissue state and regulate immune-cell function. Emerging evidence suggests that neural signals can profoundly influence inflammation, immune surveillance, and tumour progression, yet the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing these interactions remain poorly understood.Your positionThe successful candidate will lead an ambitious interdisciplinary project at the interface of immunology, neuroscience, and cancer biology. The project will investigate how neural pathways regulate immune responses within tumours and how neuro-immune circuits can be manipulated to improve anti-tumour immunity.Research directions may include:how peripheral sensory or autonomic neurons regulate dendritic-cell and T-cell functionneuronal sensing of inflammatory and tumour-derived signalsneuropeptide and neurotransmitter regulation of anti-tumour immunityneural control of immune-cell trafficking, activation, and persistence within tissuesidentification of neuro-immune signalling pathways that promote or restrain tumour growthfunctional validation of new therapeutic targets at the neuro-immune interfaceExperimental approaches include in vivo tumour models, conditional mouse genetics, neuronal tracing, genetic and viral manipulation of neuronal populations, immune-cell depletion and adoptive transfer, spectral flow cytometry, cell sorting, imaging, transcriptomics, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and functional neuro-immune assays.Your profileWe are looking for a highly motivated experimental immunologist with a strong interest in neuro-immunology and tissue biology.Applicants should have:a PhD in immunology, cancer immunology, neuroimmunology, molecular biology, or a related disciplinea strong conceptual and experimental background in immunologysubstantial hands-on experience with in vivo mouse modelsextensive experience with flow cytometry and immune-cell phenotypinga strong record of experimental research, ideally including a high-quality first-author publicationthe ability to design, execute, and interpret mechanistic experiments independentlystrong scientific communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environmentExperience in tumour immunology, dendritic-cell biology, T-cell biology, mouse genetics, peripheral neuroscience, neuronal tracing, viral vectors, single-cell genomics, spatial biology, or advanced imaging would be particularly advantageous.Importantly, prior training in neuroscience is not required. Candidates with a strong immunology background who are excited to move into the emerging field of cancer neuroimmunology are strongly encouraged to apply.Research environmentThe Dixon Lab is based at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, within a highly interactive research environment spanning immunology, cancer biology, neuroscience, genomics, and translational medicine.Our laboratory combines mechanistic in vivo immunology with neural circuit approaches, single-cell technologies, and spatial biology to understand how the nervous and immune systems communicate in health and disease.The successful candidate will have access to excellent infrastructure for flow cytometry, animal experimentation, advanced microscopy, single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and computational biology, together with extensive opportunities for collaboration within Basel and internationally.We are particularly interested in candidates who want to take intellectual ownership of an ambitious project, ask mechanistic questions, and develop an independent scientific profile in the rapidly emerging field of cancer neuroimmunology.We offer youA stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment focused on neuro-immunology in cancerA dynamic and international team with a strong culture of collaboration and mutual supportClose interaction with neighboring labs in neuroscience, immunology, oncology, and cancer immunologyStrong mentorship, including career development support and guidance toward independent research careersIntellectual freedom to develop computational methods and scientific ideasCompetitive academic environment at the University of Basel

Senior Scientist in Computational Biology (80%)From June 1, 2027, or by agreement | initially fixed-term for 5 years, with the possibility of extension The Department of Biomedical Engineering is part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Basel. It contributes to a better future in meeting health care needs through innovative biomedical research and engineering solutions, translating basic science into medical knowledge and healthcare innovations.The Pediatric Disease Modeling Lab (https://dbe.unibas.ch/en/research/data-driven-modelling-analysis/pediatric-disease-modeling-lab/) is seeking a Senior Scientist to help lead a growing research group. Our mission is to understand how early-life exposures to the microbiome shape lifelong health through their impact on the developing immune system. We develop mathematical models of microbiome–immune co-development to quantify how early-life perturbations to the microbiome shape antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease dynamics, and non-communicable diseases, with the aim of translating our insights into actionable strategies for pediatric care. Our work combines statistical and mechanistic mathematical modeling, causal inference, and machine learning, applied to longitudinal multi-omics data from pediatric cohorts spanning diverse socio-economic and geographical contexts.Our lab will be supported by two major grants starting in 2027. RESILIENT (ERC Starting Grant) asks why some infants recover from early-life perturbations-antibiotics, infections, feeding transitions-while others are set on a path toward chronic disease, by synthesizing existing longitudinal multi-omics data from several pediatric cohorts across Africa, Asia, and Europe; combining statistical analysis, causal inference, and mechanistic modeling. Restoring Homeostasis (SNSF Starting Grant) investigates how established gut dysbiosis drives immune dysregulation and disease progression in pediatric patients, generating new clinical multi-omics data and using deep learning, structural equation models, and causal inference to identify strategies for restoring immunological homeostasis. Together, these projects will bring a team of postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff to the lab, working with diverse clinical and academic partners.Your positionWe are looking for an experienced, scientifically active researcher to take on the operational leadership of the lab, working closely with the Principal Investigator. You will oversee the lab's research projects across both grants-timelines, milestones, and deliverables-act as the primary contact for collaborating cohorts, clinical partners, and their PIs, manage project budgets, procurement, and reporting to funders, and supervise the lab's technical staff. In this role, you will shape how the group operates and grows, and serve as a central point of contact for the team and its partners. Alongside these responsibilities, you will remain scientifically active: contributing to the lab's research projects, coordinating and co-authoring manuscripts, and representing the lab at conferences. You will be part of a collaborative research environment with close interactions with the Basel Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH), the University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB), and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH).In line with our and Uni Basel values (https://www.unibas.ch/en/Research/Values-Ethics/Diversity-and-Inclusion.html) , we are committed to sustain and promote an inclusive culture, ensure equal opportunities and value diversity and respect in our working and learning environment.Your main tasks will include:Overseeing the lab's research projects: managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables across the ERC and SNSF grants, and preparing scientific and financial reports to the fundersManaging project budgets, procurement, and contracts, including subcontracting and service agreements, in collaboration with the department's administrationCoordinating collaborations with partner cohorts, clinical partners, and their PIs: organizing consortium meetings and site visits, and maintaining a regular flow of information between Basel and the partner sitesOverseeing data- and material-transfer agreements, ethics approvals, and compliance with data-governance requirements, in collaboration with the lab's data manager / bioinformatics technician and the legal and research offices of the University of BaselSupervising the lab's data manager / bioinformatics technician and overseeing the pipeline that delivers analysis-ready datasets to the modeling teamContributing to the lab's research projects, and coordinating and co-authoring manuscripts across the team and partnersContributing to teaching and to the supervision of PhD and master's studentsRepresenting the lab at scientific conferences and supporting follow-up grant applicationsYour profileEssential:PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, or a related quantitative field, with postdoctoral experienceExperience working in collaborative, multi-partner research projects, ideally involving clinical or cohort dataStrong organizational skills and a track record of bringing research projects and publications to completionProficiency in scientific programming (e.g., R or Python) and experience with the analysis of biomedical dataExcellent written and spoken English, and the ability to communicate effectively with scientists, clinicians, and administrative partnersDesirable:Experience with data-transfer agreements, ethics applications, or data-protection processesExperience with project budgets, contracts, or reporting to fundersFamiliarity with microbiome, immunological, or multi-omics data, and / or with cohort studiesExperience supervising technical or scientific staffKnowledge of German is an asset but not requiredWe offer youA central role in expanding a research group funded by two major starting grants, with a five-year contract and the possibility of extensionA scientifically active position with co-authorship on publications and support for conference participationA stimulating, interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of computational science and pediatric health, embedded in Basel's life-sciences ecosystemClose collaboration with clinical, epidemiological, and experimental partners across multiple continentsA dynamic and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusionSalary and social benefits according to the regulations of the University of BaselKey ReferencesB. Tepekule, A.I. Lim, and C.J.E. Metcalf, "The ontogeny of immune tolerance: a model of early-life secretory IgA - gut microbiome interactions", PLoS Biology, 2025.Link: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3003263B. Tepekule, J. Bergadà-Pijuan, T. Scheier, H. F. Günthard, M. Hilthy, R. D. Kouyos, S. Brugger, "Computational and in vitro evaluation of probiotic treatments for nasal Staphylococcus aureus decolonization", Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 2025.Link: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2412742122B. Tepekule, P. Abel Zur Wiesch, R. Kouyos, S. Bonhoeffer, "Quantifying the impact of treatment history on plasmid-mediated resistance evolution in human gut microbiota", Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 2019.Link: https://www.pnas.org/content/116/46/23106

Lehrstelle Informatiker*in EFZ PlattformentwicklungStart August 2027Die IT-Services (ITS) der Universität Basel sorgen dafür, dass die digitale Welt der Universität funktioniert – für über 19'000 Studierende, Forschende, Dozierende und Mitarbeitende. Als Lernende*r bist Du von Anfang an Teil unseres Teams und lernst Schritt für Schritt, wie eine grosse und vielseitige IT-Umgebung funktioniert, betrieben und weiterentwickelt wird. Für August 2027 suchen wir zwei motivierte Lernende für die Ausbildung als Informatiker*in EFZ Plattformentwicklung.Deine AufgabenDu lernst Aufgaben, Prozesse und Arbeitsabläufe in unterschiedlichen Teams kennen und arbeitest aktiv mit.Du lernst das Betreiben und Weiterentwickeln einer komplexen Informatikumgebung in einer modernen, agilen und innovativen IT.IT-Security, Netzwerk, Server und Firewall werden für Dich keine Fremdwörter mehr sein.Du lernst, wie Authentifizierung und Autorisierung die IT-Welt sicher machen.In einer modernen Systemlandschaft wächst Du Schritt für Schritt in eine verantwortungsvolle Rolle hinein.Du eignest Dir das Wissen an, um als Plattform-Spezialist*in innerhalb der anspruchsvollen Informatiklandschaft erfolgreich tätig zu sein.Dein ProfilAbgeschlossene Matura oder Sekundarschule Niveau P mit guten Leistungen in den naturwissenschaftlichen Fächern.Begeisterung für Naturwissenschaften (Mathe, Informatik und Physik).Interesse an Softwareentwicklung und IT-Technik.Eine positive Grundeinstellung, gute Umgangsformen und Zuverlässigkeit.Lebensfreude, Freundlichkeit, Interesse, Offenheit und eine kommunikative Arbeitsweise.Freude an Teamarbeit und einem aktiven Teamleben.Wir bieten DirEine abwechslungsreiche Ausbildung mit spannenden AufgabenEin tolles Team, das Dich unterstützt und begleitetModerne Arbeitsmittel und aktuelle TechnologienDie Möglichkeit, eigene Aufgaben zu übernehmen und Neues auszuprobierenEin Umfeld, in dem Du Dich fachlich und persönlich weiterentwickeln kannstTeamevents, gemeinsame Aktivitäten und weitere attraktive Benefits

PhD position: Circuit quantum electrodynamics to probe strongly interactingelectronic phases in atomically thin nanoelectronic devices (P2601)100% position for 4 years, earliest starting date: 1 January 2027Atomically thin layers of various materials can be combined - almost at will - into novel artificial materials, with graphene structures being the most prominent examples. If two (or more) layers are combined at a certain twist angle between the crystal orientations, an additional periodic modulation of the atomic lattice potential can emerge, often referred to as moiré superlattice. At specific, gate tunable electron fillings, various emergent electronic phases have been identified, most notably superconductivity, ferromagnetism, or Mott insulators, all driven by the Coulomb interaction between the electrons. Similar electronic phases were recently discovered in twisted bilayer structures of atomically thin semiconductors, especially in transitionmetal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), investigated mostly by optical spectroscopy, with the drawback that optical excitations alone are already complicated many-particle states, while low-frequency transport experiments are often not directly related to fundamental properties.Your positionIn this project, we exploit circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED) techniques based on high-impedance superconducting resonators in the GHz regime to probe electron-electron interactions in layered 2D materials. This method gives direct access to certain material properties, especially the quantum capacitance, or to the kinetic inductance of a superconductor. In more complex interacting systems, we expect other, more exotic relations that we aim to discover and explore. In addition, we will aim to achieve the strong coupling regime, in which the quantum states hybridize with the photonic states, which we will probe with standard low-frequency transport experiments, and with pump-probe experiments adapted from qubit experiments. This project allows the prospective PhD student not only to delve into modern nanofabrication and cutting edge material science, but also to actively engage in fundamental physics and quantum technology topics, in the uniquely collaborative effort to go beyond the standard experiments and strategies.Your profileApplicants should have a Master's degree in Physics, Nanoscience, or related. Experience with radio-frequency experiments, superconductivity, or layered materials, as well as Python programming (or similar) is a plus. Most importantly, an applicant should be driven by curiosity and should be motivated to work through a difficult long-term (4 years) project. Proficiency in the English language is required.We offer youExcellent scientific and social environment in the Quantum Coherence Lab and in the Swiss Nanoscience InstituteVery competitive employment conditionsMembership in a very supportive and recognised communityThe successful candidate will become a member of very active research groups and of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) PhD school with ~30 currently supported scientists. The SNI covers a wide variety of topics, including cutting edge quantum physics and chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, or medical research.

PhD position: Nano Photonics with Fibre Cavities (P2605)100% position for 4 years, earliest starting date: 1 January 2027The Photonic Ultrafast Systems Group headed by Prof. Bojan Resan develops ultrafast lasers and photonic systems targeting applications in biomedicine, micro-material processing and optical communications. By de-ploying our developed application-driven custom-tailored ultrafast lasers, we advance the application perfor-mance and potential. Our group is interdisciplinary with projects spanning from ultrafast laser technology to biomedical imaging and optical telecommunication systems.The Nano-Photonics Group headed by Prof. Richard Warburton applies the concepts of quantum optics to solid-state emitters. The overriding goal is to create useful hardware for quantum information applications: a single photon source and a spin qubit. The single photon source should be a fast and bright source of indis-tinguishable photons on demand. The spin qubit should retain its coherence over many quantum operations. An outstanding goal is to develop a scalable approach to control multiple qubits.Your positionWe aim to develop micron-scale fibre cavities with excellent in-and-out coupling efficiencies and with designer nano-structured mirror profiles. Rapid, flexible and scalable nano-fabrication techniques will be developed based on femto-second laser ablation. Two light sources will be developed with the same fibre cavity: a high-repetition rate pulsed laser for optical telecommunications, and a single-photon source for quantum technology.Your aim will be to:generate and characterize sub-micron size Bessel beamsperform nano-machining trials of glass samples with a femtosecond pulsed laser and optimize laser parameters for the optimal mirror templatedesign and build open micro-cavities with nano-machined fibres for quantum communicationsdesign and build a micro-cavity femtosecond laser for high data rate telecommunicationsWork places:Nano-machining and micro-cavity fs laser tasks at University of Applied Sciences and Arts Nortwestern Switzerland in Windisch/Brugg, ~30 minutes from Zürich, ~45 minutes from BaselFibre cavities for quantum communications at University of Basel in the center of BaselYour profileBS or MS degree in physics, photonics, engineering, or a related fieldHighly motivated for applied experimental laboratory workExperience with femtosecond lasers and/or quantum optics is a plusExperience with scientific programming and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar) is a plusCommunication and team-working skillsWe offer youInterdisciplinary work in a highly collaborative environmentA unique environment combining state-of-the-art ultrafast experiments at University of Applied Sci-ences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland with state-of-the-art experiments in quantum optics at University of BaselClose collaboration with internationally recognized experts in ultrafast optics, micromachining and quantum communicationsThe opportunity to pioneer innovations in the emerging field of fibre cavities with applications ranging from fundamental quantum physics to future photonic telecommunicationsThe successful candidate will become a member of very active research groups and of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) PhD school with ~30 currently supported scientists. The SNI covers a wide variety of topics, including cutting edge quantum physics and chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, or medical research. The SNI PhD programme includes multiple social events, trainings in soft skills and highly competitive Swiss PhD salary.

PhD position: From the Origin of Life to New Materials – Nanopore Detection of Nanocluster Heterogeneity with Single-Molecule Resolution (P2604)100% position for 4 years, earliest starting date: 1 January 2027For the prestigious PhD School of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI), we solicit applications for a paid 4-year PhD student position jointly supervised by Prof. Sonja Schmid (biophysical chemistry) and Prof. Florian P. Seebeck (bioinorganic chemistry). We seek a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate with a strong background in (bio-)chemistry, nanoscience, or related fields to join our team in developing cutting-edge protein nanopore technology for single-molecule analysis of metal nanoclusters.Molecular heterogeneity is a fundamental feature of chemistry, biology and material science, yet characterizing complex mixtures remains one of the great analytical challenges,because current methods are limited to ensemble averaging.In this project, you will develop protein nanopore approaches to detect and classify individual nanoclusters with single-molecule resolution, enabling fundamentally new insights into the functional roles of heterogeneity in prebiotic life as well as novel materials.Your positionYou will work on the development of a nanopore-based platform for single-molecule analysis of nanoclusters. Your research will include:? Establishing nanopore assays for detecting and characterizing individual nanoclusters? Engineering and purify protein nanopores with tailored sensitivity to size, charge, and etc.? Developing data analysis pipelines and machine learning approaches for signal classification? Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, molecular life scientists.? Present your findings at conferences and in scientific publications.Your profileWe are looking for a motivated and talented candidate with:? A Master's degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, biochemistry, nanoscience, physics, or a related field? Previous knowledge about nanopore experiments, protein purification, and/or machine learning is a clear plus.? Experience in data analysis and coding (preferably Python)? A systematic, independent working style and ability to work in a collaborative environment? Excellent communication skills in English in speaking and writing.We offer youAn exciting and fully funded PhD position at the University of Basel? Training in cutting-edge single-molecule and nanopore technologies? Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure in two complementary groups? A highly international and interdisciplinary setting stimulating your pro-fessional and personal development. We welcome friendly and ambi-tious humans from all walks of life.? Opportunities for international conferences and high-impact publications? A beautiful and very livable city at the intersection of D, F, CH.

PhD position: Rationally engineered hydrogels to control osteogenesis via mechanoregulation (P2603)100% position for 4 years, earliest starting date: 1 January 2027We aim to pursue a new interdisciplinary approach, combining the synthesis of multi-functional culture-matrices with cell-instructive viscoelastic properties, in-depth cell characterisation, and computational modelling to investigate the relationship between matrix properties and osteogenesis. This will contribute to deciphering the importance of mechanical stimulation of the cellular microenvironment, and advance understanding of osteoinductive scaffold development in bone tissue engineering. Our three objectives are a) to rationally engineer hydrogels tuned to the specific mechanical requirements for osteogenesis b) to dissect how targeted manipulation of the hydrogel affects mechanoregulation in human dental pulp stem cells, and c) to propose a computational model to elucidate and predict the cell response.A key innovation in this PhD project is to engineer environmentally (cell)-instructive hydrogels with controlled architecture (pore size, network interconnectivity) and mechanical properties (viscoelasticity) to recapitulate the mechanical micro-environment of the jawbone. Mechanosensitive complexes within the hydrogel form stimuli-responsive cross-links that adjust hydrogel viscoelasticity as a function of cytoskeletal tension, guiding cell growth.Your positionWe aim to pursue a new interdisciplinary approach, combining the synthesis of multi-functional culture-matrices with cell-instructive viscoelastic properties, in-depth cell characterisation, and computational modelling to investigate the relationship between matrix properties and osteogenesis. This will contribute to deciphering the importance of mechanical stimulation of the cellular microenvironment, and advance understanding of osteoinductive scaffold development in bone tissue engineering. Our three objectives are a) to rationally engineer hydrogels tuned to the specific mechanical requirements for osteogenesis b) to dissect how targeted manipulation of the hydrogel affects mechanoregulation in human dental pulp stem cells, and c) to propose a computational model to elucidate and predict the cell response.A key innovation in this PhD project is to engineer environmentally (cell)-instructive hydrogels with controlled architecture (pore size, network interconnectivity) and mechanical properties (viscoelasticity) to recapitulate the mechanical micro-environment of the jawbone. Mechanosensitive complexes within the hydrogel form stimuli-responsive cross-links that adjust hydrogel viscoelasticity as a function of cytoskeletal tension, guiding cell growth.Your profileWe are looking for a highly self-driven candidate with a hands-on work attitude who is interested in pursuing an interdisciplinary project in the field of biology, tissue engineering, material science, and chemistry. Complementary to experimental work, the candidate will work on computational models to understand and predict correlations. Candidates should hold a Master in Nanosciences, Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences and Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or similar, from an institute of higher education that is accepted by the University of Basel. Experience in the following areas are of special interest:Mammalian cell culture and analysis (Microscopy, qRT-PCR)Hydrogel formulations and characterisation (Rheometry, Atomic Force Microscopy)Data analysis and graphical representation (GraphPad, MATLAB, R or similar)Fluency in English and good communication skillsWe offer youWe are an interdisciplinary and international team with highly collaborative research questions and therefore value diversity in interest and personal background. We offer a friendly and pleasant working atmosphere with freedom to develop your own ideas. Specifically, we offerFully paid PhD position, affiliated with the Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel, with a salary based on the guidelines from the Swiss National Science Foundation.Close guidance from supervisor and co-supervisor as well as technical and administrative support.Possibilities for collaborative work within the Medical Faculty and the Faculty of Science.Access to state-of-the art core facilities for FACS, Confocal Microscopy and the Nano Imaging Lab for electron microscopy.

PhD position: Targeted Radioenhancing Nanoparticles for Neuroblastoma (P2602)100% position for 4 years, earliest starting date: 1 January 2027This PhD project develops ultrasmall, intravenously deliverable hafnium oxide nanoparticles to improve radiotherapy for high-risk neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer with poor prognosis and limited treatment options.Neuroblastoma remains a major unmet clinical need because high-risk disease is still associated with poor outcomes despite multimodal treatment, while conventional radio-chemotherapy is constrained by toxicity to healthy tissue. Radiotherapy-enhancing nanoparticles offer a promising route to increase local tumor damage without simply escalating X-ray dose. Hafnium oxide nanoparticles are attractive radioenhancers because hafnium strongly absorbs X-rays, leading to enhanced local energy deposition and free-radical generation during irradiation. Clinical studies have already demonstrated the translational potential of this approach, but current strategies rely on direct intratumoral injection of relatively large particles, which limits treatment to accessible tumors.Your positionThis project addresses that limitation by designing ultrasmall nanoparticles suitable for intravenous delivery and tumor targeting, with a specific focus on neuroblastoma. Building on established expertise in nanoparticle synthesis and surface chemistry, this project will optimize nanomaterial design for circulation, targeting, and therapeutic performance in neuroblastoma organoids, enabling preclinical evaluation in physiologically relevant 3D models.This PhD position sits at the interface of nanochemistry, and translational cancer research, and offers the opportunity to contribute to a next-generation strategy for making radiotherapy more selective, effective, and clinically accessible for difficult-to-treat pediatric tumors.Your profileYou have a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. You either have experience with nanoparticles or with biochemical/biological research. You are curious to both the chemical and the biological aspects of the project. You are proficient in English.We offer youExcellent scientific and social environmentVery competitive employment conditionsMembership in a very supportive and recognised communityThe successful candidate will become a member of very active research groups and of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) PhD school with ~30 currently supported scientists. The SNI covers a wide variety of topics, including cutting edge quantum physics and chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, or medical research.

PhD position: Strained Germanium Quantum-Well Transistors for IntegratedCryogenic Spin Qubit Readout (P2607)100% position for 4 years, earliest starting date: 1 January 2027Building a quantum computer that can solve real-world problems will require the integration of many highly coherent qubits. Hole-spin qubits in planar germanium quantum wells are among the most promising candidates for this goal, combining fast electrical control, compact device geometry, and excellent performance in a semiconductor platform. As this technology advances, one of the main remaining challenges is readout: the quantum state of each qubit must be converted into a small electrical signal and detected quickly and reliably. At present, this still depends strongly on external wiring and amplification hardware, which becomes increasingly difficult to scale as the number of qubits grows.Your positionThis PhD project aims to explore strained Ge/SiGe quantum-well transistors as integrated cryogenic readout devices for hole-spin qubits. By operating amplification and signal routing closer to the quantum device, the project seeks to enable more compact and scalable readout architectures at very low temperatures. By combining advanced material growth, nanoscale fabrication, and cryogenic device physics within a single material platform, the work aims to develop new concepts for scalable quantum hardware. More broadly, it will strengthen planar germanium as a platform for integrated quantum nanoelectronics and help open a path towards large-scale semiconductor quantum processors.Your profileThe candidate must have Master studies in nanoscience, physics or any relatedengineering. Previous experience in fabrication or transport measurements is desired but not compulsory.We offer youExcellent scientific and social environmentVery competitive employment conditionsMembership in a very supportive and recognised communityThe successful candidate will become a member of very active research groups and of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) PhD school with ~30 currently supported scientists. The SNI covers a wide variety of topics, including cutting edge quantum physics and chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, or medical research.

Research technician in virology, immunology and vaccines (80%)As a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel, the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) brings together basic and clinical scientists to advance the understanding of health and disease.We are home to more than 67 research groups and over 800 employees across six locations in the heart of Basel. Our collaborative and international environment fosters innovation, excellence, and impactful research.The division of Experimental Virology (Prof. Daniel Pinschewer) at the Department of Biomedicine is looking to recruit with immediate effect or by arrangement a highly motivated and skilled research technician.https://biomedizin.unibas.ch/de/forschung/forschungsgruppen/pinschewer-labor/ Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.Your positionResearch projects of the group cover a broad range of topics ranging from molecular virology over mechanistic vaccinology to fundamental questions around virus – host relationship in persistent microbial infection. Accordingly the techniques applied comprise classical and cutting-edge molecular biological techniques, the engineering of viruses and their growth as well as characterization in cell culture and the assessment of immune responses in vivo in mice and ex vivo by multi-dimensional flow cytometry and serological assays. You will support the projects of experienced postdoctoral and doctoral researchers by contributing to the planning and execution of experimental work and by analyzing data. Additionally you will assume core responsibilities for the organization, maintenance and logistics of the lab.Your profileYou have trained as a laboratory technician or hold a university degree in the life sciences. Moreover, you have practical experience in fundamental biomedical research, ideally in the domains of molecular biology, virology and in immunology using animal models. You are passionate about your work, and your scientific mindset, precision in execution of work and thought allow you to independently conduct complex experiments. You have a hardworking attitude and the strong desire to continuously learn, which will allow you to become an integral part of a young and dynamic research team. English and German in writing and speech are required.We offer youThe Department of Biomedicine provides a highly stimulating collaborative research environment with outstanding infrastructure including cutting-edge core facilities for flow cytometry, imaging, genomics, bioinformatics, immunohistochemistry, biosafety level 2 and 3 work space.Basel is a medium-size city with a very international spirit bringing together people from 150 nations. It is located at the tri-national border of Switzerland, Germany and France and it commonly seen as one of Europe's most important hub in life sciences. These positions offer an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and skilled individuals to contribute to a vibrant research community. Salary and benefits are according to University of Basel standards.

Laboratory Technician (80%)Starting 1 January 2027How 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 positionThe 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 profileApplicants 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 youThe 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-projectsFor more information about the Ambizione project, please contact Dr. Alaa Alhayek email: alaa.alhayek@unibas.ch

Data and Computing Technician (50%)From June 1, 2027, or by agreement | initially fixed-term for 4 years, with the possibility of extension The Department of Biomedical Engineering is part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Basel. It contributes to a better future in meeting health care needs through innovative biomedical research and engineering solutions, translating basic science into medical knowledge and healthcare innovations.The Pediatric Disease Modeling Lab (https://dbe.unibas.ch/en/research/data-driven-modelling-analysis/pediatric-disease-modeling-lab/) is seeking a Data and Computing Technician to build and maintain the data and computing backbone of a growing research group. Our mission is to understand how early-life exposures to the microbiome shape lifelong health through their impact on the developing immune system. We develop mathematical models of microbiome–immune co-development to quantify how early-life perturbations to the microbiome shape antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease dynamics, and non-communicable diseases, with the aim of translating our insights into actionable strategies for pediatric care. Our work combines statistical and mechanistic mathematical modeling, causal inference, and machine learning, applied to longitudinal multi-omics data from pediatric cohorts spanning diverse socio-economic and geographical contexts.Our lab will be supported by two major grants starting in 2027: RESILIENT (ERC Starting Grant), which synthesizes existing longitudinal multi-omics data from several pediatric cohorts across Africa, Asia, and Europe, and Restoring Homeostasis (SNSF Starting Grant), which generates new clinical multi-omics data from pediatric patients. These data arrive from different countries, sequencing platforms, and clinical metadata formats, and are subject to data-transfer agreements and data-protection requirements. Turning them into secure, well-documented, analysis-ready datasets, and providing the computational environment in which the team analyzes them, is the core of this position.Your positionYou will be responsible for the lab's research data and computational infrastructure: how data enter the lab, how they are stored, documented, and harmonized, and how the team's analyses run on the high-performance computing resources. You will work closely with the lab's Senior Scientist, who oversees the data-sharing agreements with our partners, and with the PI, postdocs, and PhD students who analyze the data. Your work ensures that every dataset entering the lab is secure, quality-controlled, and analysis-ready, and that the computational environment is reliable and reproducible.In line with our and Uni Basel values (https://www.unibas.ch/en/Research/Values-Ethics/Diversity-and-Inclusion.html), we are committed to sustain and promote an inclusive culture, ensure equal opportunities and value diversity and respect in our working and learning environment.Your main tasks will include:Data management and governance: maintaining the lab's data management plans; implementing secure storage, access control, and pseudonymization in line with data-transfer agreements, ethics approvals, and Swiss and EU data-protection requirements; and organizing the secure receipt and transfer of data with partner cohortsResearch computing: managing the lab's compute and storage resources on the University of Basel's high-performance computing infrastructure (sciCORE), maintaining software environments and shared tooling, and providing first-line IT support to the teamBuilding and maintaining reproducible data-processing pipelines (e.g., Snakemake or Nextflow, containers, version control)Data harmonization: standardizing clinical metadata across cohorts with different data-collection protocols, and building a common data dictionarySequencing data processing: quality control and taxonomic classification of 16S and shotgun metagenomic data, and processing of other omics layers where neededCreating and versioning analysis-ready datasets for the modeling team, with clear documentation and provenance trackingDocumenting data and workflows, and supporting team members in data access and best practicesYour profileEssential:Degree (BSc or MSc) in bioinformatics, computer science, data science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceSolid experience with Linux, Git, high-performance computing environments, and scripting in Python and/or RExperience processing sequencing data, in particular microbiome (16S or shotgun metagenomic) dataExperience with data-management practices: data documentation, versioning, quality control, and structured data formats or databasesExcellent written and spoken English, and the ability to communicate effectively with scientistsDesirable:Experience with workflow managers (Snakemake, Nextflow), containers (Docker, Singularity/Apptainer)Familiarity with data-protection requirements for health data (e.g., GDPR, Swiss Human Research Act) and with pseudonymization or secure data-transfer proceduresExperience with clinical or cohort study data and metadata standardsKnowledge of German is an asset but not requiredWe offer youA key technical role in expanding a research group funded by two major starting grants, with a four-year contract and the possibility of extensionWork with unique longitudinal datasets from international pediatric cohortsA stimulating, interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of computational science and pediatric health, embedded in Basel's life-sciences ecosystemClose collaboration with the University of Basel's scientific computing center (sciCORE) and with clinical and academic partnersA dynamic and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusionSalary and social benefits according to the regulations of the University of BaselKey ReferencesB. Tepekule, A.I. Lim, and C.J.E. Metcalf, "The ontogeny of immune tolerance: a model of early-life secretory IgA - gut microbiome interactions", PLoS Biology, 2025.Link: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3003263B. Tepekule, J. Bergadà-Pijuan, T. Scheier, H. F. Günthard, M. Hilthy, R. D. Kouyos, S. Brugger, "Computational and in vitro evaluation of probiotic treatments for nasal Staphylococcus aureus decolonization", Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 2025.Link: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2412742122B. Tepekule, P. Abel Zur Wiesch, R. Kouyos, S. Bonhoeffer, "Quantifying the impact of treatment history on plasmid-mediated resistance evolution in human gut microbiota", Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 2019.Link: https://www.pnas.org/content/116/46/23106

Sachbearbeiter*in Finanzen (50%)Das Departement Biomedizin (DBM) ist eine gemeinsame Kooperation der Universität Basel und der Universitätsspitäler Basel. Es vereint Grundlagenforscher*innen und klinisch tätige Wissenschaftler*innen, um das Verständnis von Gesundheit und Krankheit voranzutreiben.Mit über 67 Forschungsgruppen und mehr als 800 Mitarbeitenden sind wir an sechs Standorten im Herzen von Basel vertreten. Unser kooperatives und internationales Umfeld fördert Innovation, Exzellenz und wirkungsvolle Forschung.Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams und gestalten Sie mit uns die Zukunft der Biomedizin.Wir suchen per sofort / nach Vereinbarung ein/e Spezialist*in Finanzen in unseren zentralen Diensten. Die Stelle ist vorerst auf ein Jahr befristet mit Option auf Verlängerung. Ihre AufgabenDie Stelle übernimmt die Sachbearbeitung Finanzen in den zentralen Diensten des Departements und hat die folgenden Aufgaben:Bearbeitung/Kontierung von RechnungenAusstellen von DebitorenrechnungenUnterstützung der Geschäftsführung in Quartals-, Halbjahres- und JahresabschlussarbeitenAuswertungen SAPBeantwortung von diversen Anfragen/Abklärungsarbeiten im Bereich FinanzenErstellen von Übersichten und Reportings, ControllingarbeitenÜberprüfungen des Einhaltens von SpesenreglementenErstellen von komplexen Listen/TabellenIhr ProfilKaufmännische Grundausbildung (EFZ)Weiterbildung im Bereich Finanzen von VorteilStilsichere Deutsch- und EnglischkenntnisseGute Excel- sowie SAP-KenntnisseArbeitserfahrung in der öffentlichen Verwaltung oder einer Hochschule von VorteilWir bieten IhnenEine vielseitige, verantwortungsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Aufgabe in einem dynamischen Umfeld und einem tollen Team. Moderne und familienfreundliche Arbeits- und Anstellungsbedingungen gemäss Personal- und Gehaltsordnung der Universität Basel.

Two PhD Positions in Second Language Acquisition / Study Abroad Research (100%)In briefStarting date: 1 January 2027Duration: 4 yearsEmployment level: 100%Location: University of Basel, SwitzerlandFunding: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Starting GrantThe Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of Basel (English Seminar) invites applications for two fully funded PhD positions (100%, four years) within the SNSF Starting Grant project LINC – The Long-Term Impact of Study Abroad on Linguistic Proficiency, Intercultural Competence, and Plurilingualism, led by Dr. Zeynep Köylü.The projectThe SNSF-funded LINC project investigates the short- and long-term impact of study abroad on second language proficiency, intercultural competence, and plurilingualism. Adopting a longitudinal, mixed-methods perspective, the project follows Swiss pre-service teachers before, during, immediately after, and up to several years following their study-abroad experiences. The project brings together perspectives from Second Language Acquisition (SLA), study abroad and international mobility research, intercultural competence, and multilingualism/plurilingualism. Particular attention is paid to individual developmental trajectories, the interaction between linguistic and non-linguistic dimensions of development, and the extent to which study-abroad experiences transfer to participants' subsequent academic, professional, and personal lives.LINC will collect and analyse a rich longitudinal dataset combining language proficiency measures, questionnaires, repeated measures, weekly diaries, interviews, and other qualitative and quantitative data. The project therefore offers an excellent environment for doctoral researchers interested in longitudinal and mixed-methods approaches to language learning and mobility.Your positionAs one of two PhD researchers in the LINC team, you will contribute to the implementation of the overall research project while developing an independent doctoral dissertation within the thematic and methodological framework of LINC.The two PhD researchers will have comparable profiles and will work closely together, alongside the Principal Investigator, a postdoctoral researcher, project collaborators, and partner institutions.Your responsibilities will include:developing an individual PhD project within the broader aims of LINC;contributing to the longitudinal collection of quantitative and qualitative data from the participants;recruiting and maintaining contact with research participants across different stages of the longitudinal study;administering language proficiency measures, questionnaires, interviews, diaries, and other research instruments;preparing, managing, documenting, and analysing longitudinal datasets;contributing to quantitative and/or qualitative analyses according to the focus of the doctoral project;participating actively in regular LINC research meetings and collaborative project activities;presenting findings at national and international conferences;preparing research articles for publication in international peer-reviewed journals;contributing to workshops, conferences, dissemination activities, and other events organised within the project.The successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their own scholarly profile and research expertise within the framework of the project.Your profileApplicants should have:a completed or near-completed Master's degree (or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, English Linguistics, Foreign/Second Language Education or a closely related discipline; meeting the University of Basel's and SNSF's requirements for admission to doctoral studies (minimum GPA of 5.0 on the Swiss grading scale or equivalent).a strong interest in one or more of the project's core areas: second language development, study abroad, international student mobility, intercultural competence, multilingualism/plurilingualism;excellent command of English, both spoken and written;strong organisational skills and the ability to work reliably with complex longitudinal data and research schedules;the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an international research team;excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Experience with one or more of the following would be a significant advantage:German and/or another Swiss national language.quantitative research methods and statistical analysis (e.g., R, SPSS);qualitative research methods, particularly interviews, diaries, or qualitative longitudinal research;mixed-methods research;corpus or learner-language analysis;longitudinal data analysis;? Second Language Acquisition or study-abroad research;research involving plurilingual participants;Candidates are not expected to have expertise in all areas, but should demonstrate strong potential and a willingness to develop new research skills.We offer youa fully funded four-year PhD position at 100%;the opportunity to complete a doctorate within a major SNSF Starting Grant project;a stimulating international research environment, with opportunities for methodological and professional development, collaboration with national and international research partners, and participation in international conferences and publications;terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the regulations of the the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the University of Basel.

Postdoctoral Position in AI-Driven Drug Design100% / Available: immediatelyArtificial intelligence is rapidly transforming molecular design and drug discovery. However, the identification of successful drug candidates requires more than generating molecules with high predicted affinity: selectivity, physicochemical properties, potential adverse effects, synthetic accessibility, and experimental feedback must be considered simultaneously.Our research in the Computational Pharmacy group at the University of Basel focuses on developing next-generation AI approaches for drug design by combining state-of-the-art machine learning with physicochemical knowledge and molecular modeling. Representative publications from our group include:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63947-5https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jcim.2c01436https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jcim.1c01438https://doi.org/10.1038/s42004-020-0261-xYour positionA fully funded Postdoctoral position is available in the Computational Pharmacy group at the University of Basel within an international Innosuisse research project on AI-driven closed-loop drug discovery.The project aims to establish an integrated Design–Make–Test–Analyze (DMTA) platform combining generative AI, ultra-large synthetically accessible chemical spaces, physics-informed molecular representations, off-target prediction, and experimental feedback. The developed methods will be applied in iterative prospective drug-discovery cycles, with a serine protease from the complement system serving as a real-world lead-optimization case study.The successful candidate will play a central role in the computational and AI components of the project and work closely with our international and industrial project partners.You will be responsible for:Developing and adapting machine-learning approaches for structure-based and generative molecular design.Integrating physicochemical information, including protein–ligand interaction features, into generative AI workflows.Developing computational workflows for closed-loop DMTA cycles in which experimental affinity, selectivity, and molecular-property data are continuously used to improve the next generation of proposed molecules.Applying and validating the developed approaches prospectively in the design and optimization of serine protease inhibitors.Collaborating closely with computational scientists, chemists, and biologists within the international project consortium.Contributing to scientific publications, presentations, and project reporting.Your profilePhD in Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.Strong background in machine learning and deep learning.Strong programming skills, particularly in Python.Experience in at least one of the following areas:molecular generative AI,cheminformatics and molecular representations,structure-based drug design and protein–ligand modeling,Experience with molecular modeling and a good understanding of the physicochemical principles governing molecular recognition is highly desirable.A strong publication record in internationally recognized, high-quality venues is required, such as leading journals in computational chemistry (e.g., JCTC, Journal of Chemical Physics) or top-tier machine-learning conferences (e.g., ICLR, ICML, NeurIPS), as appropriate to the candidate's research background.Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.Highly motivated, independent, and collaborative researcher with an interest in working at the interface between methodological development and prospective drug discovery.We offer youA Postdoctoral position in an interdisciplinary research project at the interface of artificial intelligence and drug discovery.The opportunity to develop new computational methodologies and directly test them in prospective Design–Make–Test cycles.Close interaction with experimental drug-discovery researchers and industrial and international project partners.An international and collaborative research environment at the University of Basel.

Professorship in Distributed Data and Knowledge Engineering (open rank)The University of Basel invites applications for a Professorship in Distributed Data and Knowledge Engineering to join the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMI). This position strengthens the long-term research and teaching profile of the department at the intersection of distributed systems, data science, and machine intelligence, core areas of computer science that are increasingly unified by the central role of data. The new professor will contribute to the department's vision of Trustworthy and Responsible AI, the university-wide research network Responsible Digital Society, and to the University's broader AI initiative.Your positionThe new professor will enhance the research portfolio of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. They will be expected to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations across departments and affiliated institutions, thereby strengthening the University of Basel's contributions to the management, processing, and analysis of large and heterogeneous data.Within the DMI, the new professor will build bridges between distributed systems, data science, and machine intelligence through shared interests in data-intensive systems, distributed infrastructures, and AI-driven data management.Beyond the department, the position offers synergy with faculties that rely on complex data management (incl. life sciences, digital humanities, and economics) as well as with the Center for Data Analytics (CeDA) and the Center for Scientific Computing (sciCORE).Your profileWe seek candidates with an outstanding research record in distributed data and knowledge engineering, in particular in one or several of the following areas: large-scale data integration and provenance, real-time analytics and stream processing, AI/ML data pipelines, cloud-native and distributed infrastructures, knowledge management and information retrieval, and responsible data engineering.Priority will be given to candidates who additionally have a strong record of interdisciplinary work and who address key issues such as scalability, reproducibility, and the ethical dimensions of data and knowledge engineering. A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship is essential. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a vision for shaping the future of data-driven computing through both their research and educational practices.We offer youThe Department of Mathematics and Computer Science provides excellent research and teaching conditions and a stimulating academic environment. It maintains a wide range of collaborations with other departments of the Faculty of Science and affiliated research institutions, other Faculties, as well as other universities.The University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity. To increase the number of women in leading academic positions, the University strongly welcomes female applicants.

Anschubstipendium Doktoratsprogramm "Recht im Wandel" 1Die Juristische Fakultät zählt zu den ältesten der sieben Fakultäten der Universität Basel. Sie umfasst die Bereiche Lehre, Forschung und Dienstleistung im rechtswissenschaftlichen Bereich. Ihr gehören rund 250 Mitarbeitende und über 1'200 Studierende an. Die Juristische Fakultät der Universität Basel schreibt im Doktoratsprogramm «Recht im Wandel» ein einjähriges Anschubstipendium über CHF 30'000.- aus.Ihre AufgabenAnschubstipendien erlauben es den Doktorierenden, in der Startphase des Doktorats einen Förderantrag auszuarbeiten, um sich beim Nationalfonds oder einer anderen Institution um die Weiterfinanzierung ihres Projektes zu bewerben. Die Doktorierenden verfassen im Rahmen des Doktoratsprogramms innerhalb der Laufzeit von drei Jahren eine Dissertation. Das Ausbildungsmodul wird nach drei Jahren mit 18 Kreditpunkten abgeschlossen.Das Anschubstipendium kann für folgende Projekte vergeben werden:Technischer Wandel: Im Forschungsgebiet «Technischer Wandel» stehen zurzeit die Themen Biotechnologie, Life Sciences Law, Data Governance, Künstliche Intelligenz, Law & Robots und Blockchain, Medizinischer Fortschritt als zivilrechtliche Herausforderung und die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen medizinischen Fortschritts im Vordergrund. Themen aus diesen Bereichen und angrenzende Forschungsfragen sind willkommen.Gesellschaftlicher Wandel: Insbesondere Globalisierung, Digitalisierung, Migration und religiöse Pluralisierung haben tiefgreifende gesellschaftliche Veränderungsprozesse in Gang gesetzt, die sich in erheblichem Masse auch auf das Recht auswirken. Im Forschungsbereich «Gesellschaftlicher Wandel» werden Fragestellungen zusammengefasst, die in diesem Kontext einer rechtswissenschaftlichen Reflexion und Aufarbeitung bedürfen.Wirtschaftlicher Wandel: Auch der wirtschaftliche Wandel ist von der Globalisierung betroffen. Das führt zu neuen Fragestellungen: Datenschutz, Transparenz und Rechenschaftspflicht, Wirtschaftsrecht der Schweiz und das Verhältnis zum europäischen Wirtschaftsrecht, Internationalisierung des öffentlichen Wirtschaftsrechts und der Einfluss der International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) sind Themen, die einer vertieften Aufbereitung bedürfen.Ihr ProfilMaster- oder Lizenziatsabschluss einer Juristischen Fakultät in der Schweiz oder ein äquivalentes Diplom einer anerkannten ausländischen Hochschule. Durchschnittsnote von mindestens 5,0 nach dem schweizerischen Notensystem oder ein gleichwertiger ausländischer Studienabschluss. Bei Kandidat/innen, die kurz vor Abschluss ihres Studiums stehen oder die aus anderen Fachrichtungen stammen, entscheidet der Promotionsausschuss nach Rücksprache mit dem/der voraussichtlichen Erstbetreuer/in über die endgültige Zulassung und die mit ihr verbundenen Auflagen.Vorliegen einer BetreuungszusageDer Zeitraum zwischen dem Hochschulabschluss resp. Staatsexamen und der Bewerbung sollte in der Regel zwei Jahre nicht überschreiten.Erwartet wird eine überdurchschnittliche Motivation zur wissenschaftlichen Auseinandersetzung mit der Forschungsfrage sowie die Bereitschaft zum interdisziplinären Arbeiten.Passive Englisch- und Deutschkenntnisse sind erforderlich.Wir bieten IhnenWir bieten Ihnen die Möglichkeit, an einer international vernetzten und modern ausgerichteten Fakultät eine Rechtswissenschaft in innovativen Forschungsgebieten zu betreiben. Durch gezielte Lehrangebote, Publikationsmöglichkeiten während des Doktorats und den vom Programm geförderten fächerübergreifenden Austausch ermöglicht das Programm, erfolgreich und zukunftsweisend zu forschen.Weitere Informationen zum Doktoratsprogramm «Recht im Wandel» finden Sie hier: https://ius.unibas.ch/de/recht-im-wandel/

Postdoc fellowship in Phenotypic Plasticity & Selection Analysis (100%)1 November 2026 or negotiableThe group of Plant Ecology and Evolution at the University of Basel, Switzerland (https://duw.unibas.ch/en/ecoevo/), is looking for a postdoc to lead the analyses and publishing of data collected in a context of plant responses to heat and drought and limits to selection.Your positionYou will work on projects investigating plastic responses to climatic challenges and the evolutionary constraints that limit adaptation to extreme climatic conditions. We address these questions using populations and species sampled along elevational gradients, providing a powerful framework for identifying the causes of species' range limits and understanding constraints on the evolution of thermal niches.One available dataset comes from a heat–drought experiment, which enables detailed investigation of the shape of plastic responses along continuous environmental gradients, as well as interactions between climatic factors. A second dataset focuses on the same species and allows you to estimate multivariate selection and predict selection responses across elevational gradients. Together, these datasets offer opportunities to connect environmental variation, phenotypic plasticity, selection, and evolutionary responses across climatic gradients.Your profileThe fellowship is for applicants who have done a PhD or at least one postdoc in Quantitative Genetics, Phenotypic Plasticity, and/or the Estimation of Selection.We offer youThe initial appointment is for one year. The University of Basel has generous resources for genomic analysis (scientific high- performance computing, data management, training and support). Furthermore, our Department of Environmental Sciences offers a stimulating environment, including a rich spectrum of research activities in life sciences (ecological genomics, population genomics, evolutionary biology, plant ecology, physiology and molecular and cell biology). Finally, Basel is a mid-sized Swiss city, well connected and offering a broad range of cultural and recreational activities.

Spezialist*in Informationssicherheit und Security Consulting (80-100%)Eintritt per sofort oder nach VereinbarungDie Universität Basel ist eine Hochschule von internationalem Ruf, welche in Forschung und Lehre hervorragende Leistungen erbringt. Gegründet 1460, kann sie als älteste Universität der Schweiz auf eine über 550-jährige erfolgreiche Geschichte zurückblicken.Wir betreiben eine vielfältige und zunehmend digitalisierte IT- und Forschungslandschaft. Zur Unterstützung des Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) suchen wir eine fachlich starke Persönlichkeit, welche das universitätsweite Informationssicherheits-Programm operativ trägt, Sicherheitsstandards weiterentwickelt und Organisationseinheiten bei der Umsetzung von Informationssicherheitsanforderungen unterstützt.Diese Stelle ist vorerst auf zwei Jahre befristet. Ihre AufgabenDefinition von Sicherheitsarchitektur-Vorgaben sowie Review von Sicherheitsarchitekturen für universitätsweite Anwendungen und ForschungsumgebungenUnterstützung und Stellvertretung des CISO bei strategischen und organisatorischen Fragestellungen der InformationssicherheitMitwirkung bei Risikoanalysen und der Definition angemessener SicherheitsmassnahmenBeratung von Projektleitungen, Geschäftsprozessverantwortlichen und Fachbereichen zu Anforderungen der InformationssicherheitUnterstützung der Organisationseinheiten bei der Umsetzung von Sicherheitsanforderungen im Sinne einer internen Consulting-FunktionBeratung der IT-Organisationen bei der Erstellung von Schwellwertanalysen, Schutzbedarfsanalysen und ISDS-KonzeptenUnterstützung bei Audits, Reviews und Governance-ProzessenMitarbeit bei der Weiterentwicklung von Sicherheitsrichtlinien, Sicherheitsstandards und SicherheitsprozessenIhr ProfilHochschulabschluss in Informatik, Wirtschaftsinformatik oder vergleichbare AusbildungMehrjährige praktische Erfahrung im Bereich InformationssicherheitsarchitekturIntensive Kenntnisse gängiger Informationssicherheitsstandards und Frameworks, insbesondere des IKT-MinimalstandardErfahrung im Umgang mit Governance-, Risiko-, und ComplianceprozessenErfahrung in komplexen, föderalen IT- und OrganisationsstrukturenFähigkeit, technische Sachverhalte adressatengerecht gegenüber Fachbereichen und Management zu vermittelnSelbstständige, strukturierte und beratungsorientierte ArbeitsweiseAnerkannte Zertifizierungen wie CISSP, CISM, CGEIT vorteilhaftSehr gute Deutsch- und EnglischkenntnisseWir bieten IhnenEine abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit an einer führenden UniversitätEine Zusammenarbeit mit engagierten Teams und Expert/innenEine Arbeitsstelle im Zentrum Basels, flexible Arbeitszeiten, Homeoffice möglichDie Möglichkeit, Ihre Eventideen kreativ umzusehenKurze Informations- und EntscheidungswegeZeitgemässe AnstellungsbedingungenZeitgemässe Entlöhnung

Professur Klinische Psychologie und Digitale Psychotherapie 100%per 01.08.2027 oder nach VereinbarungAn der Fakultät für Psychologie der Universität Basel ist auf das Herbstsemester 2027 oder nach Vereinbarung eine Professur Klinische Psychologie und Digitale Psychotherapie zu besetzen (Associate oder Full Professorship).Ihre AufgabenDie zu besetzende Professur führt exzellente Forschung im Bereich Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie mit besonderem Fokus auf digitale Interventionsansätze im Kindes-/Jugendalter und/oder Erwachsenenalter durch. Insbesondere erforscht und entwickelt die Professur innovative Ansätze der Nutzung digitaler Technologien für die psychotherapeutische Versorgung wie beispielsweise Smartphone-basierte Anwendungen, den Einsatz künstlicher Intelligenz oder Virtual-Reality im Kontext von Psychotherapieverfahren. Die Erforschung solcher Ansätze erfolgt unter anderem mit Blick auf deren Wirksamkeit, Akzeptanz oder Verzahnung mit dem gesamten Gesundheitssystem. Mit ihrer Forschung schafft die Professur evidenzbasierte Grundlagen für eine moderne qualitativ hochwertige Psychotherapie und trägt zur Entwicklung niedrigschwelliger, skalierbarer und personalisierter Angebote bei. Gewünscht sind interdisziplinäre Anknüpfungspunkte innerhalb der Fakultät und der Universität. Durch ihre Studien, Publikationen und Drittmitteleinwerbung leistet die Professur einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Profilierung der Forschungsschwerpunkte der Fakultät.Die Professorin/der Professor bietet Lehre im Umfang von acht Semesterwochenstunden im Bachelorstudium und Masterstudium an. Sie stärkt das grundständige Angebot zu klinischer Psychologie sowie das angewandte Angebot im Bereich präsenzbasierter und digitaler Psychotherapieansätze im Rahmen von Vorlesungen, Seminaren und Qualifikationsarbeiten.Ihr ProfilGesucht wird eine Persönlichkeit, die am Standort Basel psychologische Forschung und Lehre in Klinischer Psychologie und digitaler Psychotherapie aufbaut. Universitäre Abschlüsse in Psychologie auf Niveau Master und Promotion sind zwingende Voraussetzungen für eine erfolgreiche Bewerbung.Kandidat*innen zeichnen sich aus durch exzellente internationale Publikationen in Erst- oder Letztautorenschaft und haben erfolgreich geforscht zu digitalen Interventionsansätzen im Rahmen der Klinischen Psychologie und Psychotherapie. Erfolg in der Rolle Principal Investigator bei der Einwerbung kompetitiver Drittmittel wird vorausgesetzt, ebenso wie eine abgeschlossene Psychotherapieausbildung (nachgewiesen durch eine eidgenössische Anerkennung und/oder Äquivalent) oder weit fortgeschrittene Psychotherapieausbildung, jeweils im Bereich Kinder/Jugend oder Erwachsenenalter.Kandidat*innen haben auf dem Niveau Bachelor und/oder Master erfolgreich universitäre Lehrveranstaltungen gehalten, Qualifikationsarbeiten betreut und können Erfahrung in der Betreuung von early career researchers nachweisen, inklusive der eigenständigen, erfolgreichen Betreuung von PhD-Projekten. Die Professur soll Studierenden und Absolvierenden den Zugang zu einem attraktiven und modernen Berufsfeld eröffnen. Dafür werden Sprachkenntnisse in Deutsch mindestens auf Niveau C1 spätestens zwei Jahre nach Stellenantritt erwartet.Die Bereitschaft und Qualifikation zur aktiven Mitarbeit und Übernahme von Führungsaufgaben in der akademischen Selbstverwaltung zeitnah nach der Berufung sowie zur kooperativen Zusammenarbeit innerhalb der Fakultät und Universität werden vorausgesetzt.Wir bieten IhnenDie Stelle wird als Associate Professur oder Full Professur besetzt mit attraktiver personeller Ausstattung. Die Fakultät für Psychologie bietet eine attraktive Forschungsumgebung mit moderner IT-Infrastruktur sowie die Möglichkeit zum Engagement in Weiterbildung und Service Public. Die Universität Basel steht fu?r Exzellenz durch Diversität und setzt sich fu?r Chancengleichheit und Familienfreundlichkeit ein. Im Bestreben, den Frauenanteil bei den Professuren zu erhöhen, ist die Universität an Bewerbungen von Frauen besonders interessiert. Beförderungen werden gemäss den universitären Vorgaben umgesetzt.

Professor Clinical Psychology and Digital Psychotherapy 100%from 01.08.2027 or by arrangementThe Faculty of Psychology at the University of Basel is seeking to fill a professorship (associate or full) in clinical psychology and digital psychotherapy from the fall semester 2027, or by mutual agreement.Your positionYou will conduct outstanding research in the fields of clinical psychology and psychotherapy, with a particular focus on digital intervention approaches for children, adolescents, and/or adults. In particular, you will research and develop innovative approaches to the use of digital technologies in psychotherapeutic care, such as smartphone-based applications, the use of artificial intelligence, or virtual reality, in the context of psychotherapeutic procedures. Research into such approaches is carried out, among other aspects, with a view to their effectiveness, acceptance, and integration into the wider healthcare system. Through your research, you will establish an evidence-based foundation for modern, high-quality psychotherapy and contribute to the development of low-threshold, scalable, and personalized services. Interdisciplinary links within the faculty and the university are encouraged. You will make a significant contribution to raising the profile of the faculty's key research areas through your research, publications, and the acquisition of third-party funding.You will offer eight semester hours of teaching per week on the bachelor and master programs. Through lectures, seminars, and student theses, you will strengthen the undergraduate program in clinical psychology, as well as the applied program in the field of face-to-face and digital psychotherapy approaches.Your profileWe are seeking a candidate to establish psychological research and teaching in clinical psychology and digital psychotherapy in Basel. University degrees in psychology at master and PhD level are essential requirements for a successful application.You should have an outstanding track record of international publications as first or last author and have successfully conducted research into digital intervention approaches within the field of clinical psychology and psychotherapy. A proven track record as a principal investigator in securing competitive third-party funding is required, as is either completed psychotherapy training (evidenced by Swiss accreditation and/or an equivalent qualification) or well-advanced psychotherapy training, in the field of either child and adolescent psychotherapy or adult psychotherapy.You have successfully taught university courses at bachelor and/or master level, supervised theses, and can demonstrate experience in supervising early career researchers, including the independent and successful supervision of PhD projects. The professorship is intended to open up access to an attractive and modern professional field for students and graduates. To this end, proficiency in German language at least to C1 level is expected within two years of taking up the position.Candidates are expected to be willing and qualified to play an active role and take on leadership responsibilities within the academic self-governing bodies shortly after their appointment, as well as to work cooperatively within the Faculty of Psychology and the University of Basel.We offer youThe position will be filled as an associate professorship or full professorship and includes an attractive allocation of personnel resources. The Faculty of Psychology offers an attractive research environment with modern IT infrastructure and the opportunity to engage in continuing education and public service. The University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and a family-friendly environment. In its efforts to increase the proportion of women in professorial positions, the University of Basel is particularly interested in applications from women. Promotions are implemented in accordance with university guidelines.

PhD position in global change ecologyEmployment rate: 100% | Duration: 4 years | Starting date: March 2027The research group Ecology at the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel in Switzerland invites applications for a PhD position within the ERC project 'Global status, trends, drivers and impacts of non-native plant species in mountain ecosystems' (GloNoMo), in collaboration with the Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments (GLORIA) and the Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN).Project descriptionThe biodiversity crisis is in part driven by invasive species, yet many non-natives are only recognized as invasive once they are widespread. A key challenge is thus to identify which non-native species may spread into natural ecosystems before their eradication becomes unfeasible. Mountain ecosystems remained comparatively natural and are thought to be only minimally affected, but non-native plants are spreading upslope along roads and trails. However, it remains unknown whether non-native plant species already occur in undisturbed habitats, which species have the potential to spread, which drivers besides roads and trails are decisive, and which species should be classified as invasive. GloNoMo will address these gaps by combining field observations, experiments, and macroecological analyses using so far untapped global monitoring data across all populated continents.Your positionThe successful candidate will focus their research on macroecological analyses of the distribution of non-native plant species in mountain ecosystems over space and time. The candidate is expected to collaborate closely with other team members and researchers from other institutions, and contribute to teaching and other research activities of the research group Ecology. Fieldwork is possible but not mandatory.Your profileApplicants should hold a MSc degree in ecology, botany, biogeography, environmental science or related fields. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a self-organized and solution-oriented work attitude. Strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work in teams and a commitment to a collegial and inclusive workplace are essential. Very good written and spoken English is a must. Candidates should be skilled in statistical analyses using R and in handling large datasets. Experience in GIS is a plus.We offer youA fully-funded 4-year PhD position in a dynamic research group in the international and interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel in Switzerland. You will join a supportive and collaborative working environment, and will be integrated in the international research networks GLORIA and MIREN. Internationally competitive salaries and social benefits are provided according to the rules of the University of Basel, the oldest university in Switzerland. Basel is an international city located at the border to France and Germany and has a high quality of life. A PhD school including courses to improve hard and soft skills, as well as career development opportunities are available.