Scientific Associate

Kanton Bern; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 70’000 - 90’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A Swiss research institution is seeking a highly motivated Scientific Associate to support tissue-based research utilizing advanced imaging technologies. This role offers the chance to collaborate with researchers and take on leadership responsibilities within a dynamic team. Candidates should hold a PhD or Master's in Biomedical Sciences, with experience in tissue imaging technologies required, as well as good English proficiency.

Qualifikationen

• A PhD or Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field is mandatory.
• Experience with multiplex tissue imaging technologies.
• Strong background in tissue processing and immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence.
• Familiarity with digital pathology and image analysis software is a big advantage.
• Good knowledge of English is required.

Aufgaben

• Support tissue-based research approaches using advanced tissue imaging technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers to support project planning.
• Take on leadership responsibilities as Deputy Head of the Translational Research Unit.

Jobbeschreibung

Scientific Associate

80-100%

The Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology (ITMP) is an institution of the University of Bern, Switzerland with three major tasks: diagnostic service, research and teaching. In total, there are around 220 employees at the Institute. The ITMP provides an attractive setting to perform cutting-edge translational research in direct collaboration with pathologists and oncologists treating patients.

As of October 2025 or by arrangement, the TRU/TBB Division of ITMP is seeking a Scientific Associate 80-100%.

Workplace: Translational Research Unit / Tissue Biobank Bern, Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology, University of Bern, Switzerland

Job Description

The ITMP is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientific Associate (Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in) to actively support tissue-based research approaches working with advanced tissue imaging technologies, with a particular emphasis on multiplex imaging using cutting-edge platforms such as MACSima, while providing guidance in image and data analysis, including interpretation and visualization of high-dimensional imaging datasets in collaboration with data scientists and bioinformaticians. Furthermore, you should collaborate closely with internal and external researchers to support project planning. At last, there is opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities as Deputy Head of the Translational Research Unit (TRU), based on performance and interest.

Requirements

A PhD or Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field is mandatory. The candidate should have experience with multiplex tissue imaging technologies, and a strong background in tissue processing and immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence. Familiarity with digital pathology and image analysis software's is a big advantage. The candidate should be a team player, act responsibly, work independently, and with her/his own initiative to develop new techniques and projects. The candidate should be flexible, enjoy the work and value the interactions in a diverse, young and dynamic team. The candidate should en-joy new things, building internal structures and is willing to take on leadership responsibilities. Good knowledge of English is required.

Application

Please send your application by e-mail to: [e-mail] . Applications should include a short letter of interest, curriculum vitae with description of your professional experience, a list of 2 references and copies of the certificates of academic qualifications.

For more information, please contact Dr. med. Theoni Maragkou (Phone [phone], e-mail [e-mail] ).

University of Bern, Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology, Human Resources, Murtenstrasse 31, 3008 Bern, www.igmp.unibe.ch .

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