PhD in Biopharmacy

PhD in Biopharmacy

The position will be available from January 2025 (or upon agreement).

Our primary research focuses on understanding the processes governing drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME). A key area of interest is drug transporters and their impact on interindividual differences in drug response.

Your assignments

• You will learn and apply molecular biological and biochemical methods (Real-Time PCR, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Western Blot analysis).
• You will work with cells (transfection and infection models).
• You will perform analytical methods for quantification of drugs (e.g. LC-MS/MS).
• You will supervise students in master thesis projects.

Your profile

• Master degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Drug Sciences/Biology
• Experience in biochemistry/molecular biology and cell culture is desirable
• Knowledge in HPLC, LC-MS/MS is of advantage
• Excellent command of English (speaking and writing)
• Highly motivated and interested in science and research
• Ability to work both independently and in a team

We offer you

We offer you an interesting position in a research group with a number of international and interdisciplinary collaborations. Moreover, we provide a supportive and dynamic environment with excellently resourced and modern equipment supporting you in every aspect of your scientific work. Our lab is located in the Pharma Center, a vivid interactive place with multiple groups working in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 

Application / Contact

We are looking forward to receiving your online application until November 15th 2024 including the following documents:

• CV

• Motivation letter

• Diploma

• Reference letters

• Names and contact information (email or phone) of three references

• Short description of previous research

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email, postal services or agencies will not be considered.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Karin Brecht by email: karin.brecht@unibas.ch or visit our homepage http://pharma.unibas.ch/de/research/research-groups/biopharmacy.