Postdoc, 80-100%

Über den Job

We are interested in understanding cell material interactions at the microscopic and macroscopic level and generate predictive in vitro model systems in order to understand clinical scenarios and provide solutions for regenerative dentistry and oral implantology. This position is particularly suitable for candidates who are interested in pursuing their own project, bring innovative ideas, and are willing to think out of the box. We require independence and a structured, well organised research approach. 

In addition to their own research project, candidates are expected to support supervision of master students and PhD candidates.

Project ideas include, but are not limited to

• Scaffold development for tissue engineering
• Hydrogel formulations and evaluations
• 3D culture systems of human progenitor cells 

Your profile

We are looking for a candidate who holds a PhD in Nanosciences, Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Engineering or similar with strong interest in interdisciplinary projects. The following expertise is particularly valuable 

• Electrospinning, peptide-immobilisation, and analysis
• Mammalian cell culture, 3D cultures
• Use of analytical instruments, including CLSM, SEM, FACS
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English

What we offer

We are an interdisciplinary and international team with highly collaborative research questions and therefore value diversity in interest and personal background. We offer a friendly and pleasant working atmosphere with freedom to develop your own ideas. 

Specifically, we offer

• A 1-year Postdoc contract, with a salary based on the guidelines from the Swiss National Science Foundation and the possibility for extension
• Close guidance from your supervisor as well as technical and administrative support from the team
• Support for career development and grant applications
• Access to state-of-the art core facilities at the University of Basel
• Basel is a truly international city, bordering both France and Germany, and provides a thriving environment with a large range of cultural and sportive activities. The research landscape Basel guarantees excellent career development possibilities 

Your Application

Please send your application as a single PDF to E-Mail schreiben, using the subject line Postdoc Application 06/2026.

• Cover letter with motivation why you would like to join our lab and a few paragraphs on your research interests and project ideas (max. 1 A4 page)
• CV with link to publications, e.g. google scholar or ORCID (max. 2 A4 pages)
• Copies of your Master and PhD Diploma
• Contact information of two referees who will provide reference letters upon request.
• No reference letters are needed for the first round 

The application process is open until a suitable candidate has been found.

Starting date will be as soon as possible or upon agreement.

We will start the first round of evaluations at the end of June and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

For further information please contact Prof. Géraldine Guex.

https://www.uzb.ch/fuer-forscher-innen/forschungsschwerpunkte

https://biomedizin.unibas.ch/en/research/