Job Summary
Novartis is inviting applications for the Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Basel, Switzerland. This is a 3-year training opportunity for early-career scientists to work on cutting-edge problems in biomedical research and drug discovery.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Biologics, Novartis, Switzerland
Key Job Details
| Category | Details |
| Designation | Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow in Biologics |
| Location | Basel, Switzerland |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Program Start Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Job ID | REQ-10082520 |
Research Area
You will join the Cell Line Screening & Development unit within the Biologics Research Center (BRC). The project focuses on advancing a next-generation CHO (Chinese Hamster Ovary) platform by evaluating transposon-based gene integration systems to support an end-to-end production platform.
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:
- Design and execute high-throughput molecular cloning of plasmids and libraries.
- Establish and optimize workflows for stable gene integration and the generation of engineered CHO cell pools.
- Characterize engineered cell pools using state-of-the-art genetic and analytical methods.
- Develop AI/ML-ready datasets to assist in identifying multi-specific antibody producers.
- Collaborate across functions (Biologics Research, Technical R&D, Data Science) to contribute to clinical and commercial supply pipelines.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Degree: PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline, conferred in 2026 only.
- Expertise: Hands-on experience with mammalian suspension cell culture (transfection, selection, expansion) and molecular biology techniques (plasmid design, DNA/RNA analysis).
- Data Skills: Experience generating AI-ready datasets (structured metadata).
- Soft Skills: Strong teamwork, communication, and a record of scientific achievement (publications, patents).
- Desirable: Experience with CHO cell line development or programming (R/Python) for large omics datasets.
- Requirement: Must be eligible to work in Switzerland.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit the official Novartis Careers portal and submit your CV and cover letter.
In your cover letter, please include:
- Your research interests and career aspirations.
- How this program supports your long-term development.
- Confirmation of your availability to start on October 1, 2026.
Last Date to Apply
July 15, 2026 (End of day).
