Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuroscience/Neurobiology

Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuroscience/Neurobiology

University of Basel

Basel, Switzerland

The Dixon Lab at University of Basel is seeking a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic postdoctoral research fellow to study the peripheral nervous system 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 who have a strong background in neuroscience and who have previously worked on cellular and molecular networks in the peripheral nervous system.

Your position

Candidates will be expected to take the lead role in their projects, publish manuscripts as the first author, and present their projects and data at lab meetings, as well as international meetings. We are looking for someone who is excited to discover and answer questions related to how the peripheral nervous system regulates immune responses, and who demonstrates critical thinking, scientific rigor, and attention to detail. Candidates should be great at communicating principles of neurobiology and innovative at problem solving in order to apply techniques such as optogenetics, stereotaxic viral injections, and advanced imaging to the functional probing of peripheral nerve interaction in cancer.

Your profile

• A Ph.D. in neuroscience/neurobiology or a related field
• Strong interest in neuroscience and neuro-immunology.
• Strong skills in conducting independent in-vivo studies, and basic knowledge of managing strains for independent projects, including genetically modified mouse models.
• Stereotactic viral injections.
• Experience in molecular biology.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.