Postdoctoral Researcher (ERC-funded project)

27 February 2026
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Basel

About the job

How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the world's leading life sciences institutes. With 32 groups and 500 employees, we are a dynamic and international research community that has spawned many fundamental discoveries in biology and medicine as well as several Nobel Laureates. Become part of our community!

The Keller-Valsecchi team investigates the epigenetic mechanisms and physiological relevance of gene dosage in regulating cellular function in male and female animals - from individual genes to chromosome-wide scales. We combine work in non-model organisms (like mosquitos or brine shrimp) with model systems (like Drosophila or human pluripotent stem cells) and thus are a highly diverse group.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in an ERC-funded project. In this project, we aim to unravel sex-specific chromatin regulation across the animal tree of life by generating and integrating transcriptomes, proteomes, and epigenomes (CUT&Tag) from dozens of species.

Your position

The project
For this you will combine computational (dry lab) and experimental (wet lab) approaches. This position offers the opportunity to work at the interface of genomics, epigenetics and molecular evolutionary biology in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

Your profile

PhD in molecular biology, computational evolutionary biology, or a related life science discipline

Expertise in bioinformatics and analysis/visualization of NGS datasets (R, command line, workflow management)

Hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, RT-qPCR, microscopy, ideally genomics)

Knowledge of non-model genomes, genome annotation, and/or integration of multi-omic datasets (RNA-seq, chromatin profiling, chromatin accessibility, proteomics) is an asset

Ability to work independently and drive a research project in a structured and systematic manner

Willingness to work with non-model organisms and non-standard experimental systems

Strong communication skills and ability to conduct projects in a team together with e.g. research assistants and undergraduate students

We offer you

An exciting and ambitious project with room for intellectual independence and the opportunity to build your own research profile

Active support for career development, opportunities to visit conferences / courses and collaborate internationally

Stimulating research environment with world-class infrastructure in a brand-new research building and access to state-of-the-art technology platforms

Training in advanced wet lab techniques and/or bioinformatic approaches, depending on your background

A fully funded position (available from August 2026) through an ERC Consolidator Grant, with salary according to institutional guidelines. Initial appointment for one year, with the possibility of extension for up to five years following positive evaluation

The position is based in Basel, a highly international city with residents from over 150 nations and one of Europe's leading life sciences hubs, offering an exceptional quality of life and vibrant cultural environment

Application / Contact

Please apply online via the BIPED link: https://biped.biozentrum.unibas.ch/apply/postdoc-erc-funded-project

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