PhD Candidate in Systems Biology: A PhD research position is available in the Zampieri Lab at the University of Basel, focusing on systems pharmacology, computational biology, and metabolic regulation in cancer metastasis. This opportunity combines experimental and computational methods to advance our understanding of cancer metabolism and therapeutic strategies.
Scholarship Opportunity in Systems Biology of Cancer Metastasis, Switzerland
Designation
PhD Candidate in Systems Biology of Cancer Metastasis
Research Area
- Systems Pharmacology
- Computational Biology
- Metabolic Regulation
Location
Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential | Master’s degree in (Bio-)Physics, (Bio-)Engineering, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Systems Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, or related fields |
| Hands-on experience with mouse experiments (e.g., tumor models, tissue collection, monitoring, etc.) | |
| LTK-1 certification | |
| Desirable | Experience with intracardiac injections and bioluminescence imaging techniques |
| Familiarity with basic statistical approaches | |
| Motivation to work in an international research environment | |
| Willingness to learn systems biology approaches and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python) |
Description
The successful candidate will engage in hands-on experimental in vivo mouse work and high-throughput metabolic profiling. Responsibilities include:
- Performing in vivo mouse studies using CRISPR-engineered cancer cell lines
- Designing and analyzing in vivo CRISPR pooled screens
- Conducting high-throughput metabolomics profiling
- Analyzing and interpreting metabolomics data to derive hypotheses
- Supporting the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles
The position offers academic freedom, robust team support, and access to cutting-edge research facilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application via the University of Basel Recruiting-Portal, including the following documents:
- A cover letter
- A complete curriculum vitae
- The PhD application form (available at Zampieri Lab)
Last Date to Apply
[Apply as soon as possible. Specific deadlines may be confirmed by visiting the University of Basel website.]
