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Invitation to SNSF Starting Grant Applicants in Cell Biology and Cell Engineering
School of Life Sciences FHNW, Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
Teaching, research and practice - we connect
Your tasks
The FHNW School of Life Sciences welcomes researchers interested in realizing their SNSF Starting Grant projects at
our Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and collaborative work and study
environment. The School of Life Sciences is renowned for its applied Life Sciences R&D and teaching, as well as for its
national and international partnerships in industry and academia. The School is at the heart of the Basel Life-Sciences
Cluster and provides a stimulating, interdisciplinary setting for cutting edge scientific research. In line with a
strategy of strengthening our Cell Biology and Cell Engineering activities, we would be happy to host successful SNSF
Starting Grant applicants and their team members at our advanced facilities. Interested applicants are therefore warmly
invited to contact us to discuss their related SNSF research proposals.
Your profile
- You meet the eligibility criteria for an SNSF Starting Grant and want to use it to establish your own research in
cell biology, cell engineering or a related area
- You have expertise and long-term interest in the field, and aim to apply these to medical research challenges such
as developing relevant cellular models or treatments for disease
- You are keen to work with scientists at the FHNW, other national and international institutions and industrial
partners
- You integrate the latest technology and data science into your research
- You value engaging with students and involving them in your research projects
- You enjoy teaching BSc, MSc and PhD students
Your prospects:
The FHNW School of Life Sciences offers sophisticated technical, laboratory and office facilities. The school’s highly
motivating working environment is enriched by joint projects with a large number of companies and institutions in
Switzerland and abroad, a varied program of scientific events, and daily interaction with students in both research and
teaching. SNSF Starting Grant applicants will be selected based on the compatibility of their research focus with our
aims. They will receive support for their application and, if successful, will get full access to our infrastructure to
conduct their independent research.
Your benefits:
Wide range of university sports
Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films
Established implementation of equal pay
Targeted promotion of doctoral projects
Sabbatical for professors for research and practical projects
Annual working hours and time allowance for further education, administration and university development
Start Date: per 01.05.2027.
Apply online
Your workplace
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132Muttenz
Any questions?
About the position:
Sebastian Wendeborn, Head of Institute, Contact: +41 61 228 55 45
About the recruiting process:
Désirée Zoller, HR Manager, Contact: +41 61 228 57 28
Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application, which should contain a letter of motivation, a
CV and an outline of your research plans for your the SNSF Starting Grant application. Earliest project start date: 1
May 2027; latest possible project start: 1 May 2028. Those interested should contact Sebastian Wendeborn, Head of
Institute: +41 61 228 55 45, sebastian.wendeborn@fhnw.ch, prior to the SNSF Starting Grant application deadline on May
5th 2026.
www.fhnw.ch/en/about-fhnw/schools/lifesciences
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School of Life Sciences FHNW, Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics
Teaching, research and practice - we connect
Your tasks
The FHNW School of Life Sciences welcomes researchers interested in realizing their SNSF Starting Grant projects at
our Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and collaborative work and study
environment. The School of Life Sciences is renowned for its applied Life Sciences R&D and teaching, as well as for its
national and international partnerships in industry and academia. The School is at the heart of the Basel Life-Sciences
Cluster and provides a stimulating, interdisciplinary setting for cutting edge scientific research. In line with a
strategy of strengthening our Cell Biology and Cell Engineering activities, we would be happy to host successful SNSF
Starting Grant applicants and their team members at our advanced facilities. Interested applicants are therefore warmly
invited to contact us to discuss their related SNSF research proposals.
Your profile
- You meet the eligibility criteria for an SNSF Starting Grant and want to use it to establish your own research in
cell biology, cell engineering or a related area
- You have expertise and long-term interest in the field, and aim to apply these to medical research challenges such
as developing relevant cellular models or treatments for disease
- You are keen to work with scientists at the FHNW, other national and international institutions and industrial
partners
- You integrate the latest technology and data science into your research
- You value engaging with students and involving them in your research projects
- You enjoy teaching BSc, MSc and PhD students
Your prospects:
The FHNW School of Life Sciences offers sophisticated technical, laboratory and office facilities. The school’s highly
motivating working environment is enriched by joint projects with a large number of companies and institutions in
Switzerland and abroad, a varied program of scientific events, and daily interaction with students in both research and
teaching. SNSF Starting Grant applicants will be selected based on the compatibility of their research focus with our
aims. They will receive support for their application and, if successful, will get full access to our infrastructure to
conduct their independent research.
Your benefits:
Wide range of university sports
Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films
Established implementation of equal pay
Targeted promotion of doctoral projects
Sabbatical for professors for research and practical projects
Annual working hours and time allowance for further education, administration and university development
Start Date: per 01.05.2027.
Apply online
Your workplace
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132Muttenz
Any questions?
About the position:
Sebastian Wendeborn, Head of Institute, Contact: +41 61 228 55 45
About the recruiting process:
Désirée Zoller, HR Manager, Contact: +41 61 228 57 28
Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application, which should contain a letter of motivation, a
CV and an outline of your research plans for your the SNSF Starting Grant application. Earliest project start date: 1
May 2027; latest possible project start: 1 May 2028. Those interested should contact Sebastian Wendeborn, Head of
Institute: +41 61 228 55 45, sebastian.wendeborn@fhnw.ch, prior to the SNSF Starting Grant application deadline on May
5th 2026.
www.fhnw.ch/en/about-fhnw/schools/lifesciences
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