Leader of Biophysics Facility at the Biozentrum Basel

Date: 29 November 2011 10:22


The Biozentrum of the University of Basel, an internationally renowned
Life Sciences research institute, invites applications for the Leader of
its new Biophysics Facility. We are looking for an enthusiastic person
that combines technical expertise with communication skills. The ideal
candidate is a PhD level scientist with practical experience and excellent
theoretical knowledge in biophysical methods for the characterization of
biomacromolecules and their interactions, including optical spectroscopy
(fluorescence, circular dichroism), microcalorimetry, analytical
ultracentrifugation and surface plasmon resonance. He/she enjoys providing
excellent user training and support for measurements and data evaluation,
maintains and develops an assembly of state-of-the art instruments,
contributes to practical and theoretical training for students and
promotes scientific collaboration in the Biozentrum.

The Biozentrum offers an outstanding scientific environment and a
competitive salary, while Basel provides a high standard of living and a
superb cultural atmosphere. Applications including CV, list of
publications and a short summary of past experience, have to be
transmitted in electronic form to Zs-Biozentrum@unibas.ch.

This position is open until filled; we aim for a starting date in 2012.
For informal enquiries please contact Prof. S. Grzesiek
(stephan.grzesiek-at-unibas.ch,  phone: +41 (0) 61 267 21 00). The
University of Basel is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
applications from female candidates.