About the project:

• The project will be carried out in close collaboration with the Novartis Biomedical Research department in Basel, project leader Dr. Mélanie Pellisson.
• The overall aim is to utilize induced pluripotent stem (i PS) cell-derived human macrophages as an infection model for Leishmania parasites (see PLo S NTD 18: e0011559).
• This enables drug discovery, mode of action studies, and genome-wide screening for genes involved in host-pathogen interaction.

You should have the following experience and skills:

• Master's degree in the Life Sciences
• Skills in cell biology and molecular biology
• Strong interest in infection biology and drug discovery
• Effective communication in spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a public-private collaborative team

What we offer:

• Great research project involving infection biology, stem cell research, and drug discovery
• Working and networking experience in two different settings: Academia and Pharma
• State-of-the-art workplace in our new building on the dynamic Base Link site in Allschwil
• Ph.D. degree from the renowned University of Basel

Job conditions:

• Start Date: Ideally 1. November 2024
• Duration: 3 years
• Percentage: 100%
• Location: Allschwil, Switzerland
• Travel required: None
• Internal job title: Ph D Student

How to apply:

Please submit your application.

• CV
• Motivational letter including names and contact information (email or phone number) of 1 – 2 references
• Reference letters and diploma

Together, we can make the world a healthier place. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. Applications via email or external recruiter will not be considered.

The closing date for application is 30th September 2024.

Contact:

To get more information about the position, please contact:
Pascal Mäser, pascal.maeser@swisstph.ch