PhD Student Position in Skin Biology Laboratory: Join the vibrant community of the Department of Biomedicine, a collaborative effort between the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel. The department integrates basic and clinical research to advance our understanding of health and disease, striving to pioneer therapies for areas of unmet medical need. The Skin Biology Laboratory, led by Prof. A. Navarini, is seeking a motivated PhD student to contribute to the study of mechanisms underlying chronic skin diseases using an innovative human epidermal organoid model.
PhD Student Position in Skin Biology Laboratory (Prof. A. Navarini)
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Mechanisms of Chronic Skin Diseases
Location: Skin Biology Laboratory, Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Cell/Molecular Biology
- Strong commitment to research
- Previous experience in 3D cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and microscopy
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Job Description: As a PhD student in the Skin Biology Laboratory, you will be responsible for developing and studying a 3-dimensional human epidermal organoid model to investigate skin pathologies. Key responsibilities include planning, designing, and executing experiments, performing cell isolation from skin biopsies, conducting epidermal organoid and 2D epidermal cell cultures, modifying cultures with genes of interest, testing drug candidates, and characterizing gene defects or responses using techniques such as western blot, immunochemistry, and quantitative RT-PCR.
We Offer:
- Careful training period
- Guidance from experienced scientists
- Diverse range of tasks
How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity, please send your CV by email to Dr. Emmanuel Contassot at emmanuel.contassot@unibas.ch. The starting date for the position is 01.05.2024, but it can be discussed based on mutual convenience.
Last Date for Apply: Rolling applications until the position is filled
Be part of groundbreaking research in the dynamic field of skin biology. Join us in contributing to the development of innovative therapies for chronic skin diseases. Apply now to embark on a rewarding PhD journey at the University of Basel’s Skin Biology Laboratory.
