PhD Student Single Cell Technologies

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We are seeking a PhD Student Single Cell Technologies to join the Developmental Systems and Computational Biology group led by Gray Camp at the Institute of Human Biology (IHB) in Basel, Switzerland. Join us and expand expertise in integrated computational analyses of high-throughput, high-information-content data, focusing on complex human model systems.

We invite you to develop a research direction on integrative analyses of single-cell sequencing and imaging data for exploratory and translational research. In this role, you will:

• Develop integrated computational analyses of single-cell sequencing and imaging data

• Contribute to exploratory and translational research using complex human model systems

• Work on diverse tissues and topics including development and disorders of the gut, brain, and eye

• Apply your skills to cell programming and perturbation screens

• Join a highly collaborative research environment and expand your computational expertise

To be successful in this role, you should have the following required qualifications

• M.Sc. in computational biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, or a related degree (Required)

• Strong experience in single-cell data analysis: sequencing, spatial -omic, or imaging (Required)

• Prior training and/or experience in machine learning (Preferred)

• A drive to understand organoids and other complex models of human biology and disease

• A desire to work within a highly collaborative research environment

Duration and Application Details:

• Employment: 100%

• Duration: 3 years with extension options

• Start date: As soon as possible

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To be considered, your application needs: a cover letter and a CV (including a list of relevant publications)

About the Institute of Human Biology (IHB) & Basel:

The Institute of Human Biology (IHB) is a research center in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to engineering advanced human model systems for drug discovery, development, and precision medicine. The IHB fosters an interdisciplinary environment bridging academic and pharmaceutical research, connecting biologists, engineers, and data scientists. It has close ties to Roche's pRED organization and collaborates globally. Basel is an international hub for research and innovation, cultivating training environments through institutions like the University of Basel and ETH Zürich's Department of Biosystems Sciences and Engineering, creating a melting pot of research development and commercialization.

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Roche is committed to recognizing talent and aptitude, supporting employees' personal journeys in a safe and creative space. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, devoted to building an inclusive team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to find the most innovative solutions.

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