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Mattia Zampieri

8 months ago

Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Postdoc Positions in Computational Biology, Metabolomics, and Antimicrobial Discovery at University of Basel University of Basel in Switzerland

Degree Level

Master's, PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

Funding is available for PhD and postdoctoral positions as indicated by the open calls. Bachelor’s and Master’s projects are typically for academic credit or internships; funding details for these are not specified. For PhD positions, applicants are directed to apply through the Unibas Jobportal, suggesting standard university funding.

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Expired

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Switzerland

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University of Basel

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Cancer Biology
Biology
Computational Biology
Systems Biology
Medical Science
Antibiotic Discovery
Tuberculosi
Metabolomic

About this position

The Zampieri Lab at the University of Basel, led by Professor Mattia Zampieri, is seeking motivated students and researchers for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral positions. The lab specializes in computational biology, metabolomics, systems biology, and antimicrobial discovery, offering a unique opportunity to work with unpublished, large-scale metabolomics datasets. Research projects focus on monitoring chemical and genetic perturbations in systems such as tuberculosis, E. coli, and cancer cells, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge data and impactful biological questions.

Current openings include Bachelor’s and Master’s projects at the interface of experimental and computational biology, as well as funded PhD and postdoctoral positions in quantitative and systems biology. The lab encourages applications from highly motivated individuals with backgrounds in biology, biochemistry, computational analysis, or related fields. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. For PhD and postdoc roles, relevant degrees and research experience are required.

Funding is available for PhD and postdoctoral positions, with application through the University of Basel Jobportal. Bachelor’s and Master’s projects are typically for academic credit or internships, with funding details not explicitly stated. The application deadline for all positions is December 28, 2025. Interested candidates should visit the Zampieri Lab website, review open positions, and follow the application instructions provided.

Keywords: computational biology, metabolomics, systems biology, antimicrobial discovery, biochemistry, genetic perturbations, cancer biology, tuberculosis, E. coli, large-scale data analysis.

Funding details

Funding is available for PhD and postdoctoral positions as indicated by the open calls. Bachelor’s and Master’s projects are typically for academic credit or internships; funding details for these are not specified. For PhD positions, applicants are directed to apply through the Unibas Jobportal, suggesting standard university funding.

What's required

Applicants should be highly motivated Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD candidates, or postdoctoral researchers with a strong interest in experimental and/or computational biology. Experience or coursework in biology, biochemistry, computational analysis, or related fields is preferred. For PhD and postdoc positions, a relevant degree and research experience are required. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team are important. Specific requirements may vary by project.

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