2 Phd Positions in Sustainability Research, Focus

The Sustainability Research Group at the University of Basel, led by Prof. Dr. Janina Grabs, is looking for one postdoctoral researcher to investigate the **governance of sustainable agri-food systems**, with a particular focus on the implementation of mandatory sustainability legislation in tropical agri-food commodity chains. **Your position** The...

The Department of Biomedicine is a joint effort between the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel. It unites basic and clinical scientists to advance our understanding of health and disease and to develop pioneering therapies benefiting the lives of patients in areas of unmet need. With more than 70 research groups and 800 employees, the...

The Neuropharmacology group, led by Prof. Linda Simmler, investigates the mode of action of psychoactive substances pre-clinically. The research focus is on hallucinogenic compounds (psychedelics) that are under evaluation for clinical use in psychiatric disorders. We aim to understand their effects on neuronal circuits and synapses, and link to behavior and...

**Open PhD position in nature conservation** **100% / starting in autumn 2024** Applications are invited for a PhD position at the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland, and in the French nature reserve Petite Camargue Alsacienne, 6 km north of Basel. **Your position** **Your profile** You should have a Master's degree...

**The positions** PhD position: - You will conduct research towards a doctoral degree and assist and participate in research, teaching and administrative tasks. - The position is funded for 4 years with an initial contract for 1 year. At the end of the first year, an assessment based on performance and a detailed research proposal is made. In case of a...

**Your position** - You will have the opportunity to carry out academic research in an English-speaking environment. The focus of our group is on central banking, financial market and bank regulation, and the economics of banking. Teaching duties may be carried out in German or English. - PhD position: The position will entail a performance review after one...

The Digital Humanities Lab at the University of Basel is looking for a research assistant (with a Master's or PhD) as of 1st February 2025 or by arrangement. The Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary institution at the University of Basel. Its task is to coordinate and promote research, teaching and infrastructure for questions of technological and...

The Faculty of Psychology is one of seven faculties of the oldest university in Switzerland. With our core focus on Society & Choice and Health & Interventions, we are successful both nationally and internationally in our research and study programs. **Your position** **Your profile** **We offer you** The Center for Cognitive and Decision Sciences offers...

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Data Analyst to join our team as a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Psychology at Universität Basel. This exciting opportunity will provide you with the chance to work on cutting-edge research projects, develop your skills in statistical modeling and analysis, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge...

The Diabetes group studies the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and in particular how components of the immune system interact with endocrine pathways to manage energy distribution and tissue metabolism. We focus on hormones secreted by pancreatic islet cells, tissue macrophages and the pathological/physiological role of the macrophage-derived cytokine...

The Center for Philanthropy Studies (CEPS) is an interdisciplinary university institute for philanthropy at the University of Basel. Founded in 2008, the CEPS combines internationally recognized research with practical implementation in executive education programs for the nonprofit sector. In order to strengthen its research activities, especially in the...

**Postdoctoral Researcher (FTE)** **100%, 01.04.2025** **Your position** - Work as full-time postdoctoral researcher for the Swiss National Science Foundation Starting Grant project Aspirational Urbanism and the Recodification of Defiance (ASPIRA), led by Prof. Dr. Julie Ren - Collaborate and conduct research within team (with PI and PhD) and...

**PhD position: Global History/Violence Studies with a regional focus on the Southwestern Pacific** **Your position** - conduct independent archival research and complete the dissertation within the funding period; - actively participate in advancing the project's overall research goals, collaborate closely with your teammates; - help with administrative...

**PhD position: Global History/Violence Studies with a regional focus on South America** **Your position** - conduct independent archival research and complete the dissertation within the funding period; - actively participate in advancing the project's overall research goals, collaborate closely with your teammates; - help with administrative tasks,...

The laboratory of Andreas Lüthi at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) in Basel, Switzerland is looking for a PhD student as part of a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Ambizione project titled “Valence in decision-making”. The 4-year project focuses on investigating the role of neuronal circuits involved in valence...

Within a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supported project, the Center for Philanthropy Studies (CEPS) of the University of Basel is searching for a PhD Student. The CEPS is directed by Prof. Dr. Georg von Schnurbein and the research project is affiliated to the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel, one of the leading...

**PhD and Post-doc positions in the field of Optimization and Deep Learning Theory (Prof. A. Lucchi)** **100%** The Optimization of Machine Learning Systems Group (Prof. A. Lucchi) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Basel is looking for several PhD students and post-doctorate to work in the areas of optimization for...

2 Doctoral positions in Latin and Greek Literature (1+3 years, SNSF Project 'CITE') The Department of Ancient Civilizations is home to all disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences concerned with the ancient world (archaeology, history, literature). The Department invites applications for 2 Doctoral research positions in Latin and...

The Division of Molecular and Systems Toxicology at the University of Basel is offering a PhD student position to investigate substances altering corticosteroid hormone action. **Your position** Corticosteroids regulate essential physiological processes. Substances altering their production, cell-specific metabolism or receptor-mediated signalling can...

The University of Basel has an international reputation of outstanding achievements in research and teaching. Founded in 1460, it is the oldest university in Switzerland and has a history of success going back more than 550 years. **Your position** The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (Prof. Dr. Maria...