Research manager for plant growth facilities and microscopy
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Basel
Key information
- Publication date:09 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join the University of Basel as a Research Manager for plant growth facilities. Engage in innovative research and enjoy a collaborative environment.
Tasks
- Oversee plant growth facilities and microscopy operations effectively.
- Support research and administrative tasks for ongoing projects.
- Facilitate events and public outreach for the institute's initiatives.
Skills
- Master's degree or advanced bachelor’s in a related field required.
- Strong organizational and communication skills needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event coordination essential.
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Research manager for plant growth facilities and microscopy
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished8 January 2026Student assistant at the Europe Institute
From 15 February or by arrangement, max. 12 hours/week
The Europe Institute is an interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Basel that researches the development and present of Europe and Switzerland from a global perspective and thus contributes to answers to central questions of our time. The institute develops interdisciplinary concepts of global European research and offers specialized study programs and events on this topic to locate scientific topics in the spectrum of public relevance questions.
Your tasks
- Support of scientific research work for a book project within the framework of the SNSF project "Historical Perspectives on Comparative Philosophy: A Digital Humanities Mapping Approach and Paul Masson-Oursel as Nodal Point for a Global History" (bibliography, source research, etc.)
- Support of the staff of the SNSF project in general organizational and administrative tasks (including organizing events and activities)
- Support of the management and study coordination of the Europe Institute in general organizational and administrative tasks and work in the secretariat of the Europe Institute
- Organizational support for events and activities of the Europe Institute (e.g. workshops, conferences, evening lectures)
- Support of the public relations work of the Europe Institute (social media, newsletter)
Your profile
- Advanced bachelor or master student
- Interest in historical and/or philosophical topics
- Interest in the topics and work of the Europe Institute
- Careful, structured, independent and reliable way of working
- Knowledge in the administrative area desirable
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office required, basic knowledge of image editing and layout work desirable
- Enjoyment of event organization and practical activities
- Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form. Additional language skills are desired but not required.
We offer you
- Responsible, versatile and demanding tasks in an interdisciplinary and dynamic scientific environment
- Insight into the working methods and research projects of an interdisciplinary scientific institute
- Employment conditions and remuneration according to the guidelines of the University of Basel
Application / Contact
Please submit your meaningful application letter with CV and certificates exclusively via the online application portal of the University of Basel. Incoming applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled.
For further information, the project leader, Prof. Dr. Ralph Weber ( ralph.weber@unibas.ch ), is available. Further information about the Europe Institute of the University of Basel can be found at www.europa.unibas.ch ') .
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