Who we are
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

The headquarters in Basel is one of Roche’s largest sites, over 8,000 people from approximately 80 countries work at Roche Basel. Favored by its geographic location in the heart of Europe, the Basel area is one of the most dynamic economic regions in Switzerland — a great place to live and work.

The Position
The Roche Postdoctoral Fellowship (RPF) program is aimed at supporting outstanding young scientists focusing on cooperative R&D projects between Roche and international academic institutions. As Roche Postdoctoral Fellow, you will receive scientific mentoring from both Roche and its academic partners, and gain valuable research experience from both, academic and industrial, perspectives. Dr. Gene Yeo at UCSD in San Diego will be the academic mentor for this project. As part of our Translational Research groups, you will:

• investigate human cellular models (pluripotent stem cells) of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
• develop and modify protocols for sequencing of actively translated mRNAs (ribosome profiling, RiboSeq)
• contribute to the understanding of ASD molecular pathophysiology using state of the art technologies in cell and RNA biology
• work closely together with the Neuroscience discovery group and other internal collaborators

It is expected that a successful fellowship will result in high quality publications in peer reviewed journals.
This initially 2-year temporary position will be located in Basel, Switzerland, with the possibility to extend up to four years.

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

You have a recent PhD with research experience in cell biology, genomics, RNA biochemistry or related field. Furthermore, you have:

• extensive experience in cell fractionation technologies
• expertise in post-transcriptional gene regulation mechanisms and Next Generation Sequencing technologies are highly desirable
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-skilled, international team
• proven productivity, are highly motivated and energetic

Who to contact
Contact HR: L. Li, Phone +41 61 687 4156

Job ID: 00404153

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