Study Nurse Bern Mental Health Biobank

Directorate of Teaching and Research

from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement (limited to 4 years)

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) offers the exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to the smooth operation of the Bern Mental Health Biobank (BMHB). The BMHB is a long-term research infrastructure that collects biological samples and health-related data from patients of the UPZ as well as from healthy volunteers within the usual regulatory requirements and makes them available for future research projects, which is central to the study of mental illnesses and the development of new therapeutic approaches. As a Study Nurse, you will work closely with patients, the clinical treatment team, and the biobank team and be responsible for conducting various surveys as well as the careful processing and documentation of the collected samples and data.

Your tasks

• You recruit patients as well as healthy test subjects for the biobank
• You collect biological samples and take care of their proper processing, labelling, documentation, and preparation for transport
• You coordinate sample logistics and transport the biological samples to the biobank infrastructure at the Inselspital Bern
• You conduct structured clinical interviews and questionnaires, including cognitive tests, EEG examinations, and voice recordings
• You record and maintain the collected data in the biobank database and ensure its completeness and quality
• You work at various UPZ locations and collaborate closely with the biobank team as well as with clinical and scientific staff
• You support the continuous development of biobank processes and workflows

Your profile

• You have completed training as a nursing specialist HF/FH, as a health specialist (FaGe), as a medical practice assistant (MPA), or have a comparable qualification recognised in Switzerland in the nursing or medical assistance field
• You preferably have experience dealing with patients with mental illnesses
• Ideally, you have experience conducting clinical examinations, such as EEG measurements and cognitive tests, or are motivated to familiarise yourself with these exciting tasks
• You want to combine clinical practice and research and contribute to the advancement of psychiatric research through your work
• You possess strong organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in an interprofessional team
• You communicate fluently in German, both spoken and written, can communicate competently in French, and have good English skills
• You work carefully, independently, and reliably and have a strong sense of responsibility when handling biological samples and confidential health data

Your contacts

Thomas Nistelberger

Thomas Nistelberger answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 66 65

If you have questions about the application process, please contact

Yanis Emanuel Ryser

Email: bewerbungen@upz-bern.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71

The UPZ

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic, and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training, further education, and research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz

Your workplace

Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60