PhD position in systems biology

The Biozentrum, University of Basel; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 30’000 - 80’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Basel is seeking a candidate to investigate pharmacological interventions in cancer metabolism using experimental and computational methods. Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative disciplines and excellent communication skills in English. This role offers significant academic freedom and strong support from senior researchers, providing the opportunity to contribute to an inspiring research environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background and interest in quantitative disciplines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Investigate pharmacological interference with cancer metabolism.
• Utilize experimental and computational methods for research.

Jobbeschreibung

Your position

The candidate will have the opportunity to exploit some of the cutting-edge experimental and computational methods, comprising constraint-based and kinetic modeling, statistical analysis of large datasets, high-throughput metabolomics, time-lapse microscopy, to investigate how to pharmacologically interfere with fundamental mechanisms in the regulation of cancer metabolism. Available resources at the department include a mouse facility, high-end FACS, IT and microscopy facilities, the Life Sciences Training Facility (for gene expression and proteome profiling) and much more.

The candidate is expected to have a strong background and interest in quantitative disciplines, excellent teamwork and communication skills in English. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop the following project with a lot of academic freedom and strong support from senior members in the lab, and at the same time to play an active role in shaping and creating inspiring research and working environment.

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