PhD and MD-PhD positions

Your specific responsibilities and research activities will be defined upon hiring and will depend on the research group and project.

The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) is an associated institute of the University of Basel. Launched in 2022, the IOB PhD and MD–PhD Program in Translational Neurosciences offers outstanding young scientists the opportunity to pursue cutting-edge research at the interface of basic science, clinical research, and therapeutic development, while preparing them for future leadership roles. As part of this program, IOB offers fully funded PhD and MD–PhD positions to outstanding candidates from diverse scientific and medical backgrounds, including Biology, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering, who wish to pursue their research within one of our research groups. In addition to participating in world-leading vision research, candidates benefit from a comprehensive training program that includes lectures and practical training in state-of-the-art physiological, molecular, and translational technologies, opportunities to participate in soft skills and professional development courses, and opportunities to participate in international summer schools, specialized courses, and scientific conferences at least once per year as well as in the IOB retreat. PhD and MD–PhD candidates will be enrolled at the University of Basel.

• You are an outstanding and highly motivated student aspiring to advance your research in a field relevant to IOB's research programs

• You hold a **master's degree, MD** , or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Biology, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• You have a strong command of the **English language** , both written and spoken.