Job Description

How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world's leading life sciences institutes. With 32 groups and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community!



We are seeking two highly creative and motivated post-docs with outstanding graduate training.

Your position

Bacterial infections pose a major threat to human health. However, critical knowledge gaps remain regarding the localization, properties, and host interactions of pathogens within human tissues. These gaps hinder the development of physiologically relevant laboratory models for drug discovery. As part of the Swiss research network http://www.nccr-antiresist.ch/, the Bumann lab https://www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/bumann tackles these challenges by analyzing patient biopsies using advanced imaging techniques and mass spectrometry.

The post-docs will lead projects investigating how Staphylococcus aureus and mycobacteria manipulate infected host cells and tissue microenvironments in patient biopsies. The projects will employ established work-flows for multiplex immunohistochemistry, advanced feedback-driven imaging, image analysis, and visual proteomics. These efforts will be strongly supported by the outstanding core facilities at the Biozentrum, which offer state-of-the-art imaging and mass spectrometry platforms, along with expert technical support.



Postdocs in the lab will have the chance to mentor graduate students, undergrads, and other trainees, and will be given opportunities to participate in grant writing, peer review, and other career-building activities.

Your profile

Candidates should hold a PhD or be nearing their PhD defense date. We are seeking highly creative and motivated postdocs with broad interests in bacterial infections or advanced imaging/image analysis.

We offer you

cutting-edge research infrastructure and a highly international environment that provides numerous opportunities to learn more an exciting and stimulating work environment with extensive scientific collaborations within the institute, the AntiResist network, and worldwide


Basel is an international city with people from 150 nations. Located on the border where three countries meet - Switzerland-Germany- France -, it is Europe's most important life sciences hub. Basel provides a high standard of living and a rich and varied cultural atmosphere.

Application / Contact

If you are interested in joining, please upload your application at https://biped.biozentrum.unibas.ch/apply/postdoc_bumann_lab



Include your CV and a brief description of your research experience and interests. References are not required at this stage but will be requested from finalists.



For further information, please contact dirk.bumann@unibas.ch
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