Job Description

Work schedule:

ideally two shifts per week of approx. 5 hours each (e.g., Monday and Friday; several days between shifts for incubations)

About IOB

The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (

IOB

), located near the Novartis campus, is a pioneering research institute that integrates basic and clinical ophthalmology research. Its mission is to drive innovation in understanding vision and its associated diseases, as well as to develop new therapies for vision loss. For more information, please visit iob.ch!

About the project

For a project in the

Human Retinal & Central Visual Circuits Group

, we are looking for a student research assistant to support routine-based immunohistochemistry work on fixed human retina. We test AAV-based genetic tools to target specific cell types in the retina. For our project, we aim to quantify the efficiency of these tools in the human retina using

immunohistochemistry

.

Your position

Carrying out

immunohistochemistry stainings

on human retina (routine protocols) Pipetting, washing/incubating (including primary and secondary antibodies) according to established protocols Mounting the retina samples on microscope slides Imaging the stained samples on the spinning-disk microscope (optional) Careful documentation (e.g., protocols, sample and antibodies used) and coordination with the project supervisor.

Your profile

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program (e.g., Biology, Biomedicine, Neuroscience, Chemistry, Medicine, or similar) Very careful, structured, and reliable way of working

Experience with pipetting

and standard lab techniques;

immunohistochemistry

is an advantage but not required (training possible) Interest in retina/neurobiology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy Good English skills (institute/lab language)

We offer you

Practical insights into a cutting-edge research environment at the interface of basic research and clinical research Hands-on training in established immunohistochemistry protocols and microscopy Flexible working hours in the above rhythm by arrangement, a collegial team, and good supervision Opportunity to pursue a Master's thesis project at IOB

Application / Contact

Please send your application including

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

a short

motivation letter

(1 page) indicating relevant lab experience (optional) transcript of records (grades)

as

a single PDF

by email to: helene.schreyer@iob.ch



Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Contact for questions:

Helene Schreyer