Staff Scientist​/Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Biology

Organisation/Company University of Basel Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Other Computer science » Other Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Final date to receive applications 28 Aug 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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As a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel, the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) brings together basic and clinical scientists to advance the understanding of health and disease.
We are home to more than 67 research groups and over 800 employees across six locations in the heart of Basel. Our collaborative and international environment fosters innovation, excellence, and impactful research.
The Cancer Neuroimmonology, led by Prof. Karen Dixon, is looking for a fully funded postdoctoral position.
Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.
The Dixon Lab at University of Basel is seeking a highly motivated research fellow to study neuro-immune interactions in cancer.

The role of intra-tumoral neurons is complex and still not fully understood. While some studies suggest they play a critical role in tumor progression and metastasis, others report that they may contribute to anti-tumor immunity. Our lab is dedicated to understanding the innervation landscape of peripheral tumors and its role in immuno-oncology.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience analyzingcellular and molecular networks underlying tissue homeostasis and disease, especially usingsingle-cell and spatial omics approaches. Our research is highly interdisciplinary, interfacingtumor biology, immunology, and neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on rigorous computational analysis.
The successful candidate will play a central role in the design, analysis, and interpretation of computational and single-cell biology projects, ensuring high methodological standards, reproducibility, and robust analytical workflows.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading computational analyses of single-cell, spatial transcriptomics, and multi-omics datasets
• Developing and maintaining reproducible, well-documented analysis pipelines
• Applying and adapting machine learning and AI approaches to biological questions
• Collaborating closely with experimental scientists to guide study design and data interpretation
• Contributing to grant writing and shaping the lab's computational strategy
• Mentoring and advising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
• Publishing first-author manuscripts and presenting work at international conferences

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field
• Experience with single-cell and/or spatial omics technologies
• Strong background incomputational data analysiswith a solid understanding of biological and biomedical concepts
• Expertise inmachine learning, AI, or statistical modelingapplied to biological data
• Proficiency in scientific computing frameworks
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative projects

Familiarity with neurobiology, immunology, or cancer biology datasets

• A stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment focused on neuro-immunology in cancer
• A dynamic and international team with a strong culture of collaboration and mutual support
• Close interaction with neighboring labs inneuroscience, immunology, oncology, and cancer immunology
• Strong mentorship, including career development support and guidance toward independent research careers
• Intellectual freedom to develop computational methods and scientific ideas
• Competitive academic environment at the University of Basel

Interested candidates should send following documents:

• CV, including publications
• Contact details for individuals who can provide recommendation letters upon request
• Summary of past accomplishments (max. 2 pages)