PhD in Peripheral Neuroimmunology & Cancer Neuroscience

Academic Positions; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer Neuroimmunology Laboratory at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, seeks a PhD candidate to join a joint venture with Basel University Hospitals.

You will investigate how peripheral neurons sense disease and communicate with immune and cancer cells, using tracing, imaging, viral tools, and single-cell profiling.

The project will be guided by your interests to advance cancer neuroscience through interdisciplinary work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in neuroscience, neurobiology, physiology, biomedical sciences or related field by start date.
• Practical research experience and solid foundation in experimental biology.
• Interest in sensory biology, autonomic regulation, neuroimmune communication.
• Good communication skills in English and collaboration.
• Experience with neuronal cultures, imaging, or mouse models is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how peripheral neurons detect tissue environment changes.
• Study sensory neurons and neuroimmune communication.
• Use anatomical tracing, imaging, viral/genetic approaches.
• Perform in vivo models and immunology profiling.
• Develop project within lab's broader program.

Skills

Research experience

English communication

Curiosity & learning

Education

Master's degree in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Microscopy

Calcium imaging

Electrophysiology

Anatomical tracing

Job description

The Cancer Neuroimmunology Laboratory at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, seeks a PhD candidate to join a joint venture with Basel University Hospitals.

You will investigate how peripheral neurons sense disease and communicate with immune and cancer cells, using tracing, imaging, viral tools, and single-cell profiling.

The project will be guided by your interests to advance cancer neuroscience through interdisciplinary work.