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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 2d

Miniatur-Recycling – Wie Zellen recyceln und was wir daraus lernen können #EinblickeBiozentrumon Oktober 28, 2025 @spanglab.bsky.social.

Prof. Anne Spang erklärt, wie das clevere Recycling-System der Zelle funktioniert und warum es wichtig für unsere Gesundheit ist.

More: ow.ly/Wkme50RbjZc

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NCCR AntiResist @nccr-antiresist.bsky.social · 2d

📢 OUR 2025 FELLOWSHIP CALLS ARE NOW OPEN 📢

🎓PhD Fellowship 👉 nccr-antiresist.ch/join-us/

👩‍⚕️Research Fellowship in Infection and Treatment for clinicians 👉 nccr-antiresist.ch/join-us/

#TransformingAntimicrobialResearch #AMR

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 6d

Congratulations to Urs Jenal for been awarded the Novo Nordisk Foundation grant!

Prof. Urs Jenal ujenal.bsky.social, @biozentrum.unibas.ch, @unibas.ch, @nccr-antiresist.bsky.social shares the grant with Tim Tolker-Nielsen Lab, University of Copenhagen.

#TransformingAntimicrobialResearch #AMR

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 7d

🧪 A little stress can be good - new research from @spanglab.bsky.social shows how dietary stress supports healthy aging in nematodes. @natcomms.nature.com @unibas.ch @snsf.ch #longevity #healthspan www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/news/detail/...

Longevity research: Dietary stress supports healthy aging

Certain nutrients in food can trigger a mild stress response in nematodes. But instead of making them sick, this actually helps them stay healthier as they age. The study led by Prof. Anne Spang at th...

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 9d

Assistant/Associate Professor in Structural Biology, Biophysics or Biological Imaging

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#biozentrum #University #Basel #Professor #Structural #Biology #Biophysics #Biological #Imaging

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 12d

On Friday, October 3, we will welcome our next #DiscoverySeminar speaker, Prof. @edwardmarcotte.bsky.social @utaustin.bsky.social. Join his lecture on "Modern Cells, Ancient Proteins: Proteomics Across Deep Evolutionary Time to Decode Human Genetics" @biozentrum.unibas.ch @unibas.ch

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 12d

#PhD student – Bacterial biofilms

The PhD project in @knutdrescher.bsky.social ’s lab will study cellular behaviors in #biofilms during infections and biofilm growth.
@biozentrum.unibas.ch @unibas.ch

#job #research #microbiology #recruiting #career

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Erik van Nimwegen @erikvannimwegen.bsky.social · 20d

Are you excited to pursue your own research interests and contribute to our group’s experimental research in the quantitative biology of microbes? We have an opening for a potentially permanent position as research associate.
Please repost and notify potential candidates!

Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 20d

Research Associate (100%)
Starting from 1 November 2025 or as per agreement

Group @erikvannimwegen.bsky.social

@biozentrum.unibas.ch
@unibas.ch

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#job #research #biology #microbiology #science #basel #recruiting #career

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FMI science @fmiscience.bsky.social · 16d

Congrats to the mixed football team FMI + @biozentrum.unibas.ch for bringing home a coveted trophy at the tournament organized by @eth-bsse.bsky.social ⚽ Fantastic grit and teamwork!

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 16d

Postdoc position (100%, funded) in “bacterial and jumbophage interaction”

@yuping-li.bsky.social

@biozentrum.unibas.ch

@unibas.ch

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#phage #jumbophage #barteria #job #research #biology #microbiology #science #basel #recruiting #career

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 20d

Research Associate (100%)
Starting from 1 November 2025 or as per agreement

Group @erikvannimwegen.bsky.social

@biozentrum.unibas.ch
@unibas.ch

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#job #research #biology #microbiology #science #basel #recruiting #career

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 22d

A step forward in cell memory research: A study reveals how cells remember the best strategies for moving in confined spaces. This could also help in the fight against cancer. Article & podcast about David Brückner's @davidbrueckner.bsky.social research @RSI rsi.ch/s/3106337

A Basilea un passo in avanti nella ricerca sulla memoria delle cellule - RSI

Uno studio rivela come le cellule ricordano le strategie migliori per muoversi in spazi ristretti. Un aiuto anche per la lotta contro il cancro

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 22d

We’re proud of our global research community at the Biozentrum @unibas.ch!
Our scientists from 40+ countries bring their passion & diverse cultures to every discovery.
🔬Join us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Cg...

Working at the Biozentrum Basel | World-Class Science & Life in Switzerland

YouTube video by BiozentrumBasel

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 22d

One technician position (80-100%)

Group Médéric Diard

Start date: 1 November 2025 or as per agreement

@biozentrum.unibas.ch

@unibas.ch s.ch

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#job #research #Hiwi #biology #science #basel #recruiting #career

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 23d

Studentische Hilfskraft (HiWi) for the ModelArchive
@torstenschwede.bsky.social
Start date: asap

@biozentrum.unibas.ch @unibas.ch

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Apply here:
biped.biozentrum.unibas.ch/apply/hiwi_m...

#job #research #Hiwi #biology #science #basel #recruiting #career

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 26d

Administrative Assistant (60%)
Starting March 2026 or as per agreement

at the Biozentrum, University of Basel
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Please apply here:
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#job #research #assistant #biology #biozentrum #biozentrumbasel #universityofbasel #science #basel #recruiting #careers

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Torsten Schwede @torstenschwede.bsky.social · Sep 2

A milestone in generative #AI for transparency and diversity: Switzerland’s first fully open multilingual Large Language Model #LLM. Entire development process (architecture, model weights, training data, recipes) is openly accessible.

@ethz.ch #EPFL @cscsch.bsky.social 🧪

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Apertus: a fully open, transparent, multilingual language model

EPFL, ETH Zurich and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) released Apertus today, Switzerland’s first large-scale, open, multilingual language model — a milestone in generative AI for trans...

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · Sep 8

Join us for an exciting #BiozentrumDiscovery lecture!

Prof. Tami Lieberman from @mit.edu will speak about the dynamic selective landscape of human microbiomes. Her lab studies microbial evolution in real time, with a focus on mutations occurring within individual human microbiomes.

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David Brückner @davidbrueckner.bsky.social · Sep 4

Super excited that our group will be supported by an ERC Starting Grant!

In project "InfoFate" we will study how cells use information in dynamical, neighborhood & mechanical signals to make decisions.

We'll have PhD and Postdoc positions available, please get in touch if interested!

Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · Sep 4

Why do some cells become neurons and others muscle?
Physicist Prof. David Brückner @davidbrueckner.bsky.social @biozentrum.unibas.ch @unibas.ch receives a prestigious #ERCStartingGrant to uncover how cells make life-shaping decisions. @erc.europa.eu
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ERC Starting Grant for Physicist David Brückner

How do cells decide which role to take on in the body? Prof. David Brückner from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel is investigating this and similar questions. Over the next five years, a Star...

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · Sep 4

Why do some cells become neurons and others muscle?
Physicist Prof. David Brückner @davidbrueckner.bsky.social @biozentrum.unibas.ch @unibas.ch receives a prestigious #ERCStartingGrant to uncover how cells make life-shaping decisions. @erc.europa.eu
www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/news/detail/...

ERC Starting Grant for Physicist David Brückner

How do cells decide which role to take on in the body? Prof. David Brückner from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel is investigating this and similar questions. Over the next five years, a Star...

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · Sep 1

Save-the-date
Career Event @unibas.ch – October 22, 2025

Join us for an inspiring two-part event:
Interview with Thomas Schinecker, CEO of Roche; Panel with leaders from Roche and McKinsey & Company; Apéro & Networking. More information: www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/events/confe...

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Ben Engel @cellarchlab.com · Aug 26

BIG NEWS!! We will be hiring a new professor with 25 years of endowed funding at the @biozentrum.unibas.ch @unibas.ch, focused on using biophysics and structural biology to explore climate-related fundamental science topics. Come start an innovative research cluster with us! 🧪🔬🧶🧬🌾🌍

Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · Aug 26

🧪 The University of Basel is setting up a new endowed professorship in #ClimateBiophysics at the @biozentrum.unibas.ch, funded by the Georg H. Endress Foundation. This new professorship strengthens climate research @unibas.ch. www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/news/detail/...

New endowed professorship strengthens climate research at the University of Basel

The University of Basel is setting up a new endowed professorship at the Biozentrum to make fundamental discoveries at the interface between biophysics and climate-relevant environmental biology. This...

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · Aug 26

On Friday, August 29, we will welcome our first #DiscoverySeminar guest speaker after the summer break. Don't miss Prof. Richard Benton´s ‪talk on "Evolution of chemosensation and fatal chemosensation". ‪

@bentonlab.bsky.social ‪@unil.bsky.social

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · Aug 26

🧪 The University of Basel is setting up a new endowed professorship in #ClimateBiophysics at the @biozentrum.unibas.ch, funded by the Georg H. Endress Foundation. This new professorship strengthens climate research @unibas.ch. www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/news/detail/...

New endowed professorship strengthens climate research at the University of Basel

The University of Basel is setting up a new endowed professorship at the Biozentrum to make fundamental discoveries at the interface between biophysics and climate-relevant environmental biology. This...

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · Aug 25

Assistant Project Coordinator – Biozentrum PhD Fellowships – PhD Student Office (80% - 100%)
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#Biozentrum #Basel #joboffer #hiring #job #recruiting #careers #Assistant #ProjectCoordinator

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