Clinical Research Assistant (100%)

The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Retinal and Macular Degeneration Clinical ResearchGroup.

IOB combines basic and clinical research to advance the understanding of vision and its diseases and to develop new therapies for vision loss. We offer an environment where your expertise will be valued, your abilities challenged, and your scientific knowledge expanded.

The Retinal and Macular Degeneration Clinical ResearchGroup conducts translational and clinical research in retinal disease with the goal of advancing novel therapies to patients. The group studies how retinal diseases progress over time, develops AI-based imaging tools and predictive models, and contributes to the development of new therapeutic strategies. Its work connects early-stage therapeutic development with large-scale clinical collaboration across more than 30 international partner sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, helping to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical applications.

We are seeking aClinical Research Assistantto support the operational backbone of our research program. You will coordinate clinical studies, manage collaborator communications, assist with regulatory submissions, and contribute to data collection, annotation, and quality control. This role is ideal for someone with a background in biomedical sciences, optometry, orthoptics, or biomedical engineering who wants to work at the interface of clinical care and translational research.

• Coordinate multi-site clinical research studies, including patient scheduling, data collection, and communication with collaborating centers
• Manage regulatory documentation: ethics submissions, amendments, and study master files
• Perform structured annotation and grading of retinal images (OCT, fundus photography, adaptive optics) following standardized protocols
• Serve as the primary liaison for external collaborators and study partners, ensuring timely and professional communication
• Assist with clinical trial preparation, including protocol development, case report form design, and site initiation support
• Maintain and curate research databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Minimum qualifications:

• At least BSc in biomedical sciences, optometry, orthoptics, biomedical engineering, life sciences, or a related field
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and spoken communication in English and German
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple parallel projects
• Interest in ophthalmology, retinal diseases, or translational clinical research

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in clinical study coordination, CRA roles, or GCP-regulated research environments
• Familiarity with ophthalmic imaging modalities (OCT, visual fields, fundus photography) or clinical grading systems
• Experience with research databases, REDCap, or electronic data capture systems
• Background in image annotation or structured data labeling for research or machine learning applications

• Scientific Excellence & Impact– Join a highly motivated research instituteat the forefront of vision research, supported by state-of-the-art facilities in an international, cutting-edge research environment in Basel
• An Environment Built for Performance– We create conditions that enable you to do your best work: A commitment to supporting long-term excellence and family-friendly policies
• Practical Support & Accessibility– Convenient Basel location with excellent public transport,subsidized meals, childcare support, and access to university sports facilities (Unisport)
• A Culture of MutualTrust– We seek colleagues who bring motivation, innovation, and dedication; in return, we provide the resources, flexibility, and environment where exceptional work thrives

Application / Contact

To apply, please submit your application through our recruiting platform . For more information, visit www.iob.ch. If you have questions after applying, you can contact us by simply replying to the confirmation email you will receive.

Please note that we only accept applications via the recruiting portal.