A position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Momo Bentires-Alj (https://bentireslab.org/) at the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) in Basel, Switzerland. The DBM is an international institute pursuing basic, translational and clinical research, with access to cutting-edge core facilities
Selected publications of our lab include:
The successful candidate will analyze spatial OMICs, single cell, next-generation sequencing, and proteomics data. Experience in machine learning, deep learning, and/or statistical modeling is required. Fluent programming skills in R/Bioconductor and/or python are essential.
• PhD in a quantitative field such as computational biology, physics or mathematics • Interest in molecular and cellular mechanisms of breast cancer and metastasis • Highly motivated and creative • Curious, well-organized, very good communication skills, and independent • Team player aptitude in an international and interdisciplinary research group and department • Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• Affiliation with the Department of Biomedicine and Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics • Integration into local bioinformatics community • A stimulating, challenging, and interdisciplinary translational research project • State-of-the-art technologies and core facilities • A dynamic, international, and supportive research team
Lab website: https://bentireslab.org
Please upload your CV, a summary of your research experience and interests, techniques that you are competent in, and the contact details of three referees including your current PI at: https://biped.dbm.unibas.ch/apply/position-in-computational-biology-of-cancer-start-in-july2026
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.
Contact: thmrjobapplication-dbm@unibas.ch
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