The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at local, national and international level. Around 1000 staff and students from 96 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on climate change, environment and health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, societal and cultural context, and health systems and policies.

The Genotyping Group is currently looking for a

Senior Scientific Collaborator (100%)

You will be working with the Malaria Genotyping Group, an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. The group is doing research on malaria molecular epidemiology, with a focus on drug resistance, and is also providing services to drug developers for molecular monitoring during regulatory clinical trials. Among other tasks, you will be coordinating the service activities of the Group.

YOUR VARIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Establish single cell sequencing assays for Plasmodium species
• Develop independent research projects and prepare grant applications
• Conduct complex research activities combining field and laboratory work
• Coordinate multiple research projects within the Malaria Genotyping Group
• Establish and maintain scientific collaborations at the national and international levels
• Supervise MSc and PhD students

YOU SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS IN:

• PhD in molecular parasitology, and several years of postdoctoral experience in malaria research
• Strong expertise in next generation sequencing (NGS) platforms, such as PacBio, and transcriptomics
• Very good command in malaria bioinformatics (R/Python/bash)
• Experience of working in malaria endemic settings, especially Sub-Saharan Africa
• Malaria parasite culture, FACS
• Insectary management and Anopheles mosquitoes rearing
• Familiarity with gene editing techniques, i.e. CRISPR-Cas9

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunity to get involved in research on antimalarial drug resistance
• A state-of-the-art laboratory and workplace in our new building with its own canteen on the dynamic BaseLink site in Allschwil
• Interesting encounters with people from a wide variety of backgrounds from all around the world
• Being part of a dynamic and motivated team with short information and decision paths
• Attractive employment conditions, versatile further education opportunities and mentoring

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Start Date: 1 April 2026 or upon agreement
• Duration: limited contract for 2 years with the possibility of extension
• Percentage: 100%
• Location: Allschwil, Switzerland
• Travel required: yes, occasionally in malaria endemic countries for capacity building with partner institutions
• Internal job title: Senior Scientific Collaborator

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your application online via https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Jobs/All with:

• CV
• Motivational letter including names and contact information (email or phone) of 1 – 2 references
• Reference letters and diploma

Swiss TPH is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects differences across gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We believe that diversity strengthens our work, and we are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open to new applications. Applications via e-mail or external recruiter/agency will not be considered.
Join us in improving people’s health and well-being worldwide – we look forward to receiving your application.

CONTACT:

Dr. PD Christian Nsanzabana
Phone: +41 61 284 82 52