PhD Position
Vor 7 Tagen
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 Department of Biomedicine is the largest department at the University. We are located in the heart of Basel at 6 different locations. Be part of our future
The Metastasis Biology group seeks a motivated PhD student with a strong interest in understanding the drivers of cancer spread. We focus on characterising the dynamic behaviour of tumour cells within distinct metastatic niches. Building on our experience in cell-fate tracking tracking and studying various stages of the metastatic cascade, we set out to follow tumour cell-niche interactions to reveal how distant sites shape cancer progression-and where we can intervene.
This research is supported by the ERC Starting Grant.
Start date: Flexible, between 1 March and 1 September 2026.
Your position
Design, plan, and perform experiments
- Analyze and interpret data
- Develop scientific writing skills and author manuscripts
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with a strong passion for science, genuine curiosity, scientific rigour and motivation to study cancer metastasis. Prior experience in molecular biology is welcome, but not required.
We offer you
- A state-of-the-art project on cancer metastasis
- Broad suite of cutting-edge biomedical methods and protocols
- A dynamic research group in a state-of-the-art-equipped environment
- Dedicated supervision and career mentoring
- A fully funded PhD position
Please use the link below to apply and submit the following documents: your letter of motivation, CV including contact details for at least two referees (ideally from different stages, e.g., Bachelor and Master projects), academic grade transcript
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