Postdoc Position in Infectious Pathology and Immunopathology (100%)

The Department of Biomedicine is a joint institute of the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel. It unites basic and clinical scientists to advance our understanding of health and disease and to develop breakthrough therapies for patients with unmet medical needs. With more than 70 research groups and 900 employees, the Department of Biomedicine is the largest department at the University. We are located in the heart of Basel at six different sites.
Be part of our future!

The Mertz Lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoc (PhD or MD-PhD) to study infectious diseases and host-pathogen interactions. The successful candidate is expected to take the lead role in projects, publish manuscripts as the first author, and present data at lab meetings and international conferences. We are looking for a scientist who is excited to discover and answer questions related to infectious diseases and immunology, and who demonstrates critical thinking, scientific rigor, and attention to detail. This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing pathogen detection and immune response characterization in pathology samples through the implementation of innovative technologies.

Your position

• Participate in the detection and characterization of rare/novel pathogens in collaboration with clinical laboratories via metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), metatranscriptomics and spatial transcriptomics technologies
• Leverage a large collection of pathology samples for epidemiological purposes
• Characterize the immune landscape in normal and pathological samples to improve infectious pathology diagnostics
• Establish independent research projects including application for third-party funding
• Supervise students and junior staff

Your profile

• PhD or MD/PhD with 2-3 years postdoc experience
• Strong experience in molecular biology, ideally in the fields of molecular microbiology, infectiology and/or immunology
• Hands-on experience with PCR, qPCR and next-generation sequencing (library preparation, sequencing) including data analysis and interpretation
• Experience in bioinformatics (proficiency in R/Python, implementation of analysis workflows) would be advantageous
• Basic knowledge in handling of human samples, histology, immunochemistry and other methods in the field of pathology would be a plus, but can also be acquired
• Well organized, highly motivated, with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

We offer you

A stimulating, challenging and interdisciplinary translational research environment, state-of-the-art technologies and core facilities, and attractive employment conditions. We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic team of international researchers, mentorship, and a perspective for your professional development towards independence to build your own group. Close collaboration with neighboring oncology, immunology, and cancer immunology labs ensures a large, dynamic, and vibrant scientific network.

Application / Contact

Please use the link below to apply and submit the following documents: CV (including list of publications), cover letter with brief description of past achievements and interests (1 page max), and contact for at least 2 referees including the Ph.D. mentor.

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