Open Positions at BEL

Apply now, we have a lot to offer:

• World-renowned school and scientific group with excellent reputation
• Well-equipped laboratories with cutting-edge technology
• Interdisciplinary projects at the interface between electronics and biology/chemistry
• Full positions for Ph.D. students including salaries competitive with industry
• Competitive salaries for Postdocs
• Inspiring and international group atmosphere and network of connections to other schools and institutions worldwide
• Working at the vibrant life-science hub Basel with a wealth of opportunities
  

Open Postdoc Positions

Postdoc/Scientist with Neurobiology or Cell Biology Background for High-Resolution Electrophysiology with Multi-electrode Arrays (MEAs)

To sharpen our group profile in neurobiology and neuroscience, we are currently seeking a Postdoc/Scientist with Neurobiology or Cell Biology background, who will guide neurobiological and electro-physiological experiments to investigate neural computation and plasticity in networks of living neurons. The main scientific questions include plasticity in neuronal preparations including dissociated cells as well as acute and organotypic brain slices. The unique high-density electrode technology enables, e.g., subcellular-resolution investigations of neuronal function, application of real-time feedback architectures, or investigations of the behavior of neurons or entire neuronal networks.

A suitable candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in neurobiology and must have a strong background in cell biology. This includes cell culture, preparation and staining techniques as well as techniques to assess cell status and viability. Experience to work with animal models (mice and rats) and the license to conduct/guide animal experiments (LTK Module 1 and 2 for CH, or, at least, license FELASA category B) and the respective dissection skills are expected, as it will be also a core activity to guide and advise PhD students in this area. He must be able to fluently communicate in English (oral and written) and German (official language for correspondence with the Veterinary office) and be willing to work in a highly interactive international environment with students and PhD students.
Part-time appointments (not lower than 40%) are also possible.

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Postdoc Opening in Microfluidics and 3D Tissue Engineering and Analysis

In the framework of a European FET (Future Emerging Technologies) project a novel microfluidic platform for drug development and toxicity testing based on 3D microtissues will be developed. It comprises a microfluidic system for culturing 3D microtissues and for exposing them to target drug compounds. Among other methods (mass spectroscopy), electrical impedance spectroscopy will be used to analyze and continuously monitor the tissue viability. A state-of-the art cleanroom, a broad spectrum of engineering and testing equipment, as well as cell-culture and biological facilities are available in the group.

A suitable candidate should have a solid background in microengineering, especially microfluidics and cleanroom fabrication processes, as well as knowhow in cell biology, including standard cell culturing methods and in vitro bioassays. Further, programming skills and knowledge of simulation tools and Labview are important assets. The candidate must be able to fluently communicate in English (oral and written) and be willing to work in a highly interactive international environment with students and PhD students.

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Open PhD Positions

PhD Position at Riken (Japan) in CMOS Mixed-Signal IC Design for Bioelectronics

Under an International Joint Doctoral Program between ETH Zurich and RIKEN, the Frey Initiative Research Unit (Japan) looks for an analog/mixed-signal IC designer for low-noise, low-power front-end sensor interfaces targeted at neuroscientific applications. The candidate will perform testing, characterization and interfacing of CMOS circuitry to biological tissue in close collaboration with collaborators in Japan and Switzerland. The work will be done in the Frey Initiative Research Unit in Kobe, Japan, while the  the school to graduate from will be ETH Zurich. There will be short-term stays at ETH Zurich for training and collaboration.

A suitable candidate must have solid knowledge in analog and mixed-signal IC design and must be familiar with common IC design tools, like the Cadence EDA tools for analog and mixed-signal circuit design. Any candidate must be able to fluently communicate in English and be willing to work in an international, interdisciplinary, and highly interactive environment.

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Master and Bachelor Projects

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Open Positions at our Spin-off Companies

You enjoy working at the cutting edge of science and technology? You are eager to acquire new skills? Then, our spin-off companies may have a position for you:

• Zurich Instruments
• Insphero