Istituto di Ricerca in Biomedicina
Istituto di Ricerca in Biomedicina
Offerte di lavoro
Prima di applicare ad una offerta di lavoro presso l’IRB, si consiglia di leggere:
Having an outstanding CV is a very good start but is not sufficient to be short listed for an interview, and is definitely not enough per se to get the position your are applying for. Your motivation and career plan are crucial and will be of high impact on the success of your application.
In your motivation letter, which has to be written in English, you need to clearly demonstrate why you want to join the IRB and this group of research in particular. Your application should also contain the e-mail addresses of at least two referees.
If you intend to join the IRB, you should wonder not only what the Institute will bring to you but also what You will bring to the Institute. We ask you not only to be self-critical but also to be scientifically critical with your future team. The Institute is looking for good Scientists not for tasks executors.
Working efficiently is more expected than working hard, even if one does not exclude the other and vice versa.
If finally you have the chance to be short listed for an interview, please prepare it. Look all over our website to know the environment surrounding the research group you are applying to, read their last publications, current projects and research networks; study the core facilities available at the Institute. Even if in the job advertisement you have only a few sentences describing your future project, start to think about it, how you would approach it.
In short, applying at the IRB should not be one of the X applications you are writing and sending. Instead, it should be thoroughly prepared.
Per le applicazioni al Programma di Dottorato non ci sono particolari scadenze: contattare direttamente il Direttore del laboratorio a cui si è interessati mandando il CV e spiegando chiaramente le motivazioni per svolgere un dottorato e il perché della scelta di una linea di ricerca, tutto in inglese.
Servizio civile
La posizione di assistente di ricerca presso uno dei gruppi dell’Istituto di Ricerca in Biomedicina (IRB) permette al civilista di poter assistere attivamente dottorandi e post-dottorati in svariati progetti di ricerca. I compiti svolti dal civilista e il grado di autonomia dipendono soprattutto dal suo titolo di studio e dall’esperienza raccolta sinora. Questi possono riguardare semplici procedure di base standard come mantentimento di culture cellulari, PCR o preparazione di reagenti oppure l’utilizzo di macchinari e tecniche più complesse come citometria di flusso.
Rispetto
L’IRB mira a creare un ambiente vivace, collaborativo e inclusivo, dove le persone si dedicano in modo sicuro e libero alle discussioni scientifiche e alle scoperte. Per raggiungere questo obiettivo, le interazioni tra tutti i membri della comunità dell’IRB dovrebbero essere sempre basate sul rispetto reciproco. L’IRB non tollererà alcun comportamento inappropriato che offenda l’integrità personale, la dignità personale e che ostacoli le pari opportunità. Molestie, bullismo, discriminazioni, atteggiamenti minacciosi e violenza sono tutti comportamenti inaccettabili a tutti i livelli di occupazione e chi commette tali atti ne affronterà le conseguenze, indipendentemente dallo status o dalla posizione. Anche le ritorsioni contro le persone che agiscono in buona fede non saranno tollerate.
Se si dovesse subire un qualsiasi comportamento inappropriato, si prega di segnalarlo. Per ulteriori informazioni, consultate il vostro supervisore o le Risorse Umane. L’IRB è a vostra disposizione e vi sosterrà.
Piano per la parità di genere
L’Istituto di Ricerca in Biomedicina mira a stabilire una cultura del rispetto, a promuovere la diversità e a migliorare le pari opportunità.
Posizioni aperte
There are currently no job vacancies. Please check the website at a later date for any future vacancies.
A Postdoctoral position is available in the Molecular Immunology lab at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) in Bellinzona, Switzerland, to investigate how RNA-binding proteins and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms shape human T cell function.
Your profile
• You have recently completed, or are close to completing, a PhD in Immunology, Molecular/ Cell Biology, or a related field.
• You are highly motivated, scientifically curious, and able to think independently and take ownership of a research project.
• You have a strong background in molecular/cell biology and/ or immunology. Experience in RNA biology, CRISPR-based approaches and/or functional genomics is an advantage.
• You are fluent in spoken and written English
Project & Environment
• The project will combine mechanistic molecular biology with functional studies in primary human T cells to address fundamental questions in post-transcriptional regulation.
• The lab provides a supportive environment for developing scientific independence, with opportunities to actively shape the direction of the project.
• The IRB offers state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant, welcoming international environment with journal clubs, seminars, and scientific events.
• Bellinzona, located in the Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland, offers a high quality of life, outdoor activities, and excellent connections to Zurich and Milan.
What we offer
• Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)-aligned salary and conditions.
• Start date: end of 2026/ beginning of 2027.
• Initial one-year contract, renewable.
How to apply
Send a single PDF to silvia.monticelli@irb.usi.ch, containing:
• Motivation letter describing your research interests, why you are interested in our lab,
and your potential contribution to its research
• CV
• Publication list
• Names and email addresses of two referees
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Our research combines a strong focus on innate and adaptive immunity, bridging basic and translational research. A particular interest of the laboratory lies in understanding how antigen specificity shapes T-cell responses in autoimmunity.
For this project, we are seeking a highly motivated PhD student. The successful candidate will investigate autoreactive T-cell responses and identify the antigens and epitopes they recognize. The project will combine cellular immunology with genetic, molecular, biochemical, and mass-spectrometric approaches, as well as translational models and patient-derived samples.
The Institute for Research in Biomedicine (www.irb.usi.ch) is a highly dynamic research institute with a strong focus on immunology. It provides excellent scientific training through seminars by internationally renowned speakers, specialized courses, and an annual retreat. The PhD program is conducted in collaboration with the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI).
Qualifications and requirements
Please contact roger.geiger@irb.usi.ch
A Bioimage Analyst position is available in the Microscopy Facility at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), Bellinzona Institutes of Science (Bios⁺), in Bellinzona, Switzerland, to develop custom, state-of-the-art image analysis solutions for our research community spanning immunology, oncology, and translational research.
Your profile
• Master or PhD in computer sciences, physics, biology, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in Python and experience with modern computer vision and emerging AI methods relevant to bioimage analysis, including vision transformers, foundation models, large language models (LLMs), or agentic AI tools.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to work independently in a heterogeneous environment with biologists, medical doctors, engineers, physicists, etc., translating between biological research questions and technical implementation.
• Experience with some of the following would be an asset: ImageJ/Fiji, napari, Cellpose, SAM-family,
OME-Zarr/NGFF, QuPath, CellProfiler, Imaris, arivis Pro, Huygens, MATLAB, or Julia.
Your responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain custom image analysis pipelines for light and electron microscopy,
including application, adaptation, or training of deep learning models.
• Train and support researchers in the use of the analysis pipelines.
• Advise researchers on experimental design for quantitative imaging, including controls, metadata standards, and statistical considerations.
• Contribute by teaching in courses on image analysis and microscopy.
• Provide hands-on training and assistance to light microscopy users, including design of feedback/smart microscopy tools.
What we offer
• A flexible role allowing transition between image analysis development and hands-on advanced light microscopy.
• A dynamic, cohesive and highly collaborative community.
• Access to modern light/electron microscopy facilities and computational infrastructure.
• Opportunities for co-authorship on high-profile collaborative projects and development of new image analysis methods.
How to apply
Please submit a single PDF containing a brief statement of interest (max. 1 page) describing your bioimage analysis experience and any microscopy practice, a full CV, and contact details for two references to diego.morone@irb.usi.ch (Manager of the Bios+ Microscopy Facility).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, starting review after January 1st.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
