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The Position

We are seeking an intern to join the Developmental Systems and Computational Biology group led by Gray Camp at the Institute of Human Biology (IHB) in Basel, Switzerland.The Institute of Human Biology (IHB) is a research center in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to engineering advanced human model systems for drug discovery, development, and precision medicine. The IHB fosters an interdisciplinary environment bridging academic and pharmaceutical research, connecting biologists, engineers, and data scientists. It has close ties to Roche’s pRED organization and collaborates globally. Basel is an international hub for research, innovation, cultivating training environments through institutions like the University of Basel and ETH Zürich's Department of Biosystems Sciences and Engineering, creating long-term value and a melting pot of research development and commercialization.

The Opportunity

• In this exciting research environment, you will contribute to exploratory and translational research by employing complex human model systems.

• You will have the possibility to perform sophisticated cell culture experiments, using PSC-derived neurons and/or ASC-derived organoids

• In this position, you will generate high-quality data to drive the development of these advanced models.

• With us, you can expand your experimental expertise within a highly collaborative team setting.

Who You Are

• You are an enrolled Master’s or PhD student in biology, biotechnology, or a related degree or graduated from your Bachelor or Master studies within the last 12 months prior to the start date

• You have strong experience in cell culture, preferably adult stem cell-organoids

• You have a drive to understand organoids and other complex models of human biology and disease

• Applicants with prior training in performing stainings and imaging are preferred

• Prior training and/or experience in screen design is a plus

• Experience in analysing complex imaging data is a plus

Additional Information

• This internship is based in Basel, Switzerland, and work will be conducted on-site.

• The position is scheduled to start as soon as possible with a duration of 12 months.

• This is a full-time opportunity; part-time arrangements are not possible.

• Writing a thesis during this internship is permitted.

Application Process

• To be considered, your application needs: a cover letter and a CV (including a list of relevant publications and 2-3 references).

• To be eligible, candidates must provide proof of current university enrollment for the full duration of the internship or confirm that they have recently graduated. Additionally, they must confirm if the internship is a mandatory requirement of their academic curriculum.

• For Non EU/EFTA students without a residence permit in Switzerland: a mandatory letter from the university is required, including duration, and a valid enrollment certificate.

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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