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, high-end core facilities 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 Imaging Core Facility (IMCF) of the Biozentrum of the University of Basel is offering a position to an early-career scientist to enter the field of modern high-end light microscopy.The candidate will support the IMCF by maintaining various state-of-the-art wide-field, confocal, spinning disk, light sheet (live cell and cleared samples), multiplexed (seqFISH), spatial transcriptomics and super-resolution (SIM, STORM/PALM) microscopes; will contribute mainly to microscope user training and to a lesser extent to image analysis; and will participate in the teaching program of the IMCF. More information about the facility, including a detailed list of equipment, can be found at https://www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/imcf/
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a technical or research background who combines solid technical expertise with strong communication skills. Suitable candidates are expected to have a university degree in life sciences or physics (Masters or PhD) and practical experience in at least two or more of the following areas: Optics, light microscopy techniques (widefield and/or confocal), live cell imaging. A good knowledge of image processing is a plus.
The candidate should be rigorous, reliable, well organized and have the ambition to work in a service-oriented context. Good communication skills in English and the ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary environment are required.
The Biozentrum offers cutting-edge research infrastructures, a highly international environment, and excellent working conditions. Salary and benefits are according to University of Basel standards.
The position provides an ideal environment into a microscopy facility career. It is initially limited to two years, but can be extended up to six years. The preferred start date is 1 September 2024, but can be negotiated.
Applications via our online recruiting platform need to include the following:
The University of Basel is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all identities and backgrounds.
Review of applications will begin immediately and proceed until the position has been filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.
For further information, please feel free to contact Oliver Biehlmaier, PhD, Head of Imaging Core Facility (oliver.biehlmaier@unibas.ch, +41 61 207 20 73).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 Mango group is looking to recruit a highly motivated technician to join the group.We seek a skilled technician to use modern molecular approaches to study chromatin biology during C. elegans development. This person will assist and train members of the lab in chromatin methods, contribute to lab organization and have a scientific project of their own.
Applicants should have a degree as a laboratory technician or a degree in molecular biology or related topics. Previous experience in biochemistry, chromatin analysis, C. elegans, molecular biology and/or imaging are highly desirable. The role requires flexibility, good organizational and communication abilities, and a talent to multi-task. Enthusiasm and motivation for biological research are critical. The primary language of the laboratory and the Biozentrum is English.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to a vibrant research community. The position is initially for 2 years with option for extension. Salary and benefits according to University of Basel standards.
The application should include a brief personal statement, explaining how your qualifications and experience relate to the role, together with a full, up-to-date CV and at least two reference letters. Review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled. Please note that only online applications will be considered.
For more information about Biozentrum and the Mango lab, see www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/mango/
For further information, please contact Prof. Susan Mango susan.mango@unibas.ch
Das Biozentrum der Universität Basel ist eines der weltweit führenden Institute für Life Sciences. Mit 32 Gruppen und rund 500 Mitarbeitenden sind wir eine dynamische und internationale Forschungscommunity, die zahlreiche grundlegende Entdeckungen in Biologie und Medizin sowie mehrere Nobelpreisträger hervorgebracht hat. Werde Teil unserer Community!
Haben Sie Lust auf einen spannenden, vielseitigen und verantwortungsvollen Job? Haben Sie ein Flair für Technik und einen Fokus auf Dienstleistung? Als Instandhaltungsfachmann*frau ergänzen Sie unsere Mechanische Werkstatt in der Wartung und Reparatur von kälte-technischen Apparaten und unterstützen das Team bei Montage und feinmechanischen Arbeiten.
Wir sind ein aufgestelltes Team und pflegen eine persönliche, familiäre Atmosphäre. Es erwartet Sie eine interessante und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem wissenschaftlichen und dynamischen Umfeld mit einem umfangreichen Maschinenpark. Wir haben geregelte Arbeitszeiten und zeitgemässe Anstellungsbedingungen und Sozialleistungen im Rahmen der universitären Besoldungsordnung.
Sie sind interessiert, Neues zu lernen? Sie fühlen sich in einem kleinen Team wohl, sind verantwortungsbewusst, arbeiten engagiert und selbständig? Dann sind Sie die Person, die wir suchen.
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Weitere Auskunft erteilt Ihnen gerne Herr Patrick Schlenker, Tel. 061 207 20 28, patrick.schlenker@unibas.ch.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!
A postdoctoral position is available in the research group of Prof. Erik van Nimwegen. The position is initially for two years, funded by an SNF grant, but may be extended upon mutual agreement. The postdoctoral fellow will be supervised by T. Julou and E. van Nimwegen. The position is available immediately and priority will be given to candidates that can start relatively soon.The application should include a brief cover letter, explaining how your qualifications and experience make you a good fit for this position, together with a full, up-to-date CV and addresses of two references. Please apply online using only the mandatory fields, plus the field for references and attachments (cover letter and cv) – other fields will not be considered.
We will review applications as they are received until the position is filled. Please note that only online applications via the application portal will be accepted. For general inquiries please send an email to thomas.julou@unibas.ch
The van Nimwegen Lab [3] at Basel University’s Biozentrum is an international and multidisciplinary team with extensive expertise in the field of transcription regulation, cell-to-cell variability, genome evolution, and probabilistic data analysis techniques. A special feature of our group is that it includes both experimental and theoretical researchers which work together to combine cutting edge statistical and computational tools with quantitative experiments. A list of our group's publications can be found on Google Scholar [4].
[1] 1. M. Kaiser, et al., Nat Commun. 9, 212 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-02505-0
[2] T. Julou, et al., PLoS Biol. 18, e3000952 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000952
[3] http://www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/nimwegen/
[4] http://scholar.google.ch/citations?user=N24KB1wAAAAJ
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