Spatial & Single-Cell Genomics Scientist

Master in Integrated Building Systems ETH Zürich; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Genomics Facility Basel (GFB) jointly operated by the University of Basel and ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD-level Application Scientist. The role spans evaluation of cutting-edge genomics technologies, design of experiments, and development of scalable workflows in single-cell, spatial transcriptomics, and multi-omics.

You will support researchers from Basel, ETH Zurich and partner institutes, contribute to SOPs, and communicate findings through training and documentation.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in biology, molecular biology, genomics, bioengineering, or a related life science discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with modern genomics techniques, particularly next-generation sequencing.
• Experience in one or more: single-cell genomics, spatial transcriptomics, multi-omics workflows, high-throughput library preparation methods.
• Academic mindset with curiosity for technology development and method optimization.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative academic environment.
• Committed to excellence in a collaborative team and high-quality service delivery in academia.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent oral and written English.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate, implement, and benchmark emerging genomics technologies in an academic core facility.
• Provide scientific and technical support for user projects, including experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Develop novel workflows focusing on scalable, high-throughput approaches in library prep, single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and multi-omics.
• Optimize, validate, and document methods and SOPs.
• Participate in internal R&D projects, tech pilots, and collaborative initiatives.
• Communicate results through user consultations, training sessions, and written documentation.

Kenntnisse

Genomics techniques

Next-generation sequencing

Single-cell sequencing

Spatial transcriptomics

Multi-omics

SOP development

Ausbildung

PhD in biology or related life science

Tools

NGS platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Genomics Facility Basel (GFB) jointly operated by the University of Basel and ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD-level Application Scientist. The role spans evaluation of cutting-edge genomics technologies, design of experiments, and development of scalable workflows in single-cell, spatial transcriptomics, and multi-omics.

You will support researchers from Basel, ETH Zurich and partner institutes, contribute to SOPs, and communicate findings through training and documentation.