Job Description

Starting 1.2.2026 or as per agreement
The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the leading life sciences institutes in the world. It consists of 32 groups and 500 employees that research how molecules and cells create life, spanning the scale from atom to organism. Founded in 1971, the Biozentrum has been the birthplace of many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine, spawning several Nobel Laureates.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated individual at the interface between the Research IT and the Communications teams.
Your position
Join the Biozentrum community and shape its digital presence while building innovative web applications for research, teaching, and administration. You will work closely with the Research IT and Communications teams and are ready and motivated to play a key role in supporting our members with your technical expertise in web development and digital content management.
Your responsibilities

• Manage the TYPO3-powered Biozentrum website, handling content and technical updates, such as microsites and new content sections and formats.
• Develop and maintain internal web applications (Python/Django, PHP/Laminas) to support our research, teaching, and administrative processes. Familiarity with front-end JavaScript development is highly desired.
• Create new tools for data visualization and analysis, accessible to the global scientific community.
• Continuously advance our web site and tools in coordination with internal stakeholders and external suppliers and provide specific training and support for content editors.

Your profile
To complement our teams, we are looking for an enthusiastic and goal-oriented person with a degree in computer science or a comparable background and relevant work experience in application development, ideally in a research environment.
You have practical experience in developing and maintaining web applications and are comfortable with a mix of frontend and backend technologies like HTML/CSS/JS, PHP- and Python based frameworks and the respective tooling. You also are experienced in managing and presenting digital content to optimize the visitor's experience.
Furthermore, you embrace a service-oriented approach and take pride in helping others and ensuring a reliable web infrastructure. Good communication skills in English are required, knowledge of German is an asset.
We offer you
The Biozentrum offers a cutting-edge research infrastructure, a highly international environment that provides numerous opportunities to acquire additional skills, and excellent working conditions. The position is initially for 2 years, with the possibility of extension after review. Salary and benefits are according to University of Basel standards.
Application / Contact
Please apply online with a CV, letter of motivation, a summary of past projects you worked on and the name/address of three references:
Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Review of applications will start immediately and proceed until the position has been filled.
Further information about Research IT and the communications team: and
For specific questions, feel free to contact Michael Podvinec, PhD, Head of Research IT ( ).

Skills Required