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The Position

The Developmental Systems and Computational Biology group led by Gray Camp at the Institute of Human Biology (IHB) at Roche in Basel Switzerland is searching for a postdoctoral scientist to develop a research direction on integrative analyses of single-cell sequencing and imaging data of complex human model systems for exploratory and translational research. The group works on diverse tissues and topics, including development and disorders of the gut, brain, and eye, and are broadly searching for an ambitious researcher to join the team to expand expertise in integrated computational analyses of high-throughput, high-information-content data.

The Opportunity

We invite you to develop a research direction on integrative analyses of single-cell sequencing and imaging data for exploratory and translational research.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you should have the following required qualifications

• Completed a PhD in computational biology or a closely related field within the past 3 years.

• Strong experience and publication record in single-cell data analysis: sequencing, spatial -omic, imaging

• Prior training and/or experience in machine learning would be advantageous

• Drive to understand organoids and other complex models of human biology and disease

• Desire to work within a highly collaborative research environment

• Ambition to become an independent group leader or professor

Duration and Application Details:

• Employment: 100%

• Duration: 2 years with extension options

• Start date: As soon as possible

Call to action

To be considered, your application needs: a cover letter and a CV (including a list of relevant publications)

Institute of Human Biology (IHB)

The Institute of Human Biology (IHB) is a research center located in Basel Switzerland dedicated to engineering the most advanced human model systems for drug discovery, drug development and precision medicine. Our interdisciplinary and highly interactive research environment bridges academic and pharmaceutical research, connecting biologists, engineers, and data scientists. The IHB has close ties to Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development (pRED) organization, and collaborates locally and with leading academic scientific institutions in Switzerland and worldwide to tackle grand challenges focusing on highly ambitious, complex scientific questions.

Basel Hub and the Swiss Landscape

Basel is an international hub for research and innovation. The University of Basel, Department of Biosystems Sciences and Engineering of the ETH Zürich, Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, University Hospital Basel, and Institute of Human Biology, cultivate training environments for basic science learning and exploration. Together with headquarters and research innovation centers for world-leading pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology startups, the city is a melting pot of research development and commercialization. IHB has also established close links with the world-class Swiss technical university, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

Our commitment

Roche commits to recognizing talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career. We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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.