Location: Basel, Switzerland

External link: http://direktlink.prospective.ch/?view=e64f2be8-457c-4f6c-b070-42be59db1b28

Type: Academic staff

The Department of Biomedicine (DBM) at the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel hosts 64 research groups in the fields of neurobiology, immunology, oncology, and stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. The DBM provides a stimulating environment with state-of-the-art facilities, enabling biomedical research of the highest quality, while also training the next generation of leaders in basic and clinical research.

The DBM microscopy facility offers high-end microscope expertise and access to its researchers, including biologists, engineers, and clinicians. Our range of equipment includes confocal, widefield, super resolution, multiphoton, high content, and live-cell systems. The purpose of the facility is to develop or implement imaging and analysis methods in collaboration with researchers, as well as teach users how to work independently at the microscopes.

Your position
The successful candidate should be able to cover the entire microscopy workflow:

  • Consultation and planning of experiments
  • Teaching image acquisition
  • Maintenance, repair, and development of microscopes
  • Design, implementation, and teaching of image analysis techniques and pipelines
  • Data management
Your profile

  • Experience working in a core facility environment
  • Experience in image analysis (e.g. using Matlab, ImageJ, Python, R, etc.)
  • Experience with Omero database is a plus
  • Master or Ph.D. in a relevant science or engineering field
  • Strong communication skills and fluency in English
  • Self-motivated and service-oriented personality
We offer you

  • Continuous learning of cutting-edge imaging and image analysis techniques
  • A chance to contribute to a large variety of interdisciplinary and translational research projects
  • Attractive working conditions and competitive salary
  • Possibility for a permanent position within two years
  • Working and living in Basel, a very high quality of life City

For more information about our core facility, please checkhttps://biomedizin.unibas.ch/en/core-facilities/microscopy/ or contact michael.abanto@unibas.ch.

Application / Contact
Applications should be sent to Dr. Michael Abanto and must include a letter of motivation, CV, and at least two references.