myScience
Basel
12 hours ago
PhD Coordinator (50%)
- 13 February 2026
- 50%
- Basel
Job summary
Join the University of Basel as a PhD Koordinator (50%). Exciting role in a dynamic environment!
Tasks
- Support PhD students from enrollment to graduation.
- Ensure smooth administrative processes and documentation.
- Act as a resource for career advice and program development.
Skills
- Master's degree and experience in science and education required.
- Strong organizational and communication skills essential.
- Proficiency in German and English is necessary.
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About the job
PhD Coordinator (50%)
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished12 February 2026The Department of Biomedicine is a joint institution of the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel. It brings together basic and clinical scientists to improve the understanding of health and disease and to develop groundbreaking therapies that improve patients' lives. With 70 research groups and 800 employees, the Department of Biomedicine is the largest department of the University. We are represented at 6 locations in the heart of Basel. Become part of our future!
For the coordination of our PhD program, we are looking for a committed individual from 1 July 2026 at 50%, who will administratively support our PhD students, advise on important career questions, and actively help shape processes in the university environment.
Application/Contact
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application via the University of Basel portal. Applications sent by other means will not be considered.
For content-related questions about the position, Andrea Ottolini-Voellmy, Managing Director of the Department of Biomedicine, is happy to assist you ( andrea.ottolini@unibas.ch ), for questions about the position the HR employee, Ramona Felix ( ramona.felix@unibas.ch ).
Apply
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For the coordination of our PhD program, we are looking for a committed individual from 1 July 2026 at 50%, who will administratively support our PhD students, advise on important career questions, and actively help shape processes in the university environment.
Your tasks
- Operational support and supervision of PhD students from registration to completion
- Ensuring smooth administrative processes as well as documentation of all doctoral candidates (doctoral agreements, PAC meeting documents, various other documents)
- Information point / first contact for all PhD students
- Advice on questions regarding career planning and challenges during the PhD studies
- Active participation in optimizing processes and communication (including design of the website and other informational materials)
- Suggestions for the further development of the program for the management
- Organizing and leading information events
- Supporting doctoral candidates with questions about curricula, learning agreements, and further training
- Interface between faculty, GRACE Graduate Center, PhD Club of the department, and internal offices
Your profile
- Completed university degree (including doctorate in natural sciences)
- Experience in teaching and research
- Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
- Structured, independent, and service-oriented working style
- Enjoy working with students and interdisciplinary teams
- Initial leadership experience is an advantage
- Experience in the university environment or in coordinating scientific programs is an advantage
- Knowledge of university administrative processes is an advantage
- Content management experience is an advantage (Typo3)
We offer you
A responsible coordination task with great scope for design in a dynamic, meaningful environment. The University of Basel offers modern employment conditions, family-friendly working models, attractive social benefits, and various discounts in the areas of catering, sports, and further education.Application/Contact
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application via the University of Basel portal. Applications sent by other means will not be considered.
For content-related questions about the position, Andrea Ottolini-Voellmy, Managing Director of the Department of Biomedicine, is happy to assist you ( andrea.ottolini@unibas.ch ), for questions about the position the HR employee, Ramona Felix ( ramona.felix@unibas.ch ).
Apply
www.unibas.ch ')
In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID69247.
