Research Support & Communication
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBE) at the University of Basel is a joint venture between the University of Basel, the University Hospital Basel, and the University Children's Hospital Basel. The DBE currently employs approximately 130 researchers who conduct cutting-edge research in the field of biomedical engineering in collaboration with the hospitals. Robotics & lasers, imaging and analysis, the development of analytical and forensic methods, medical 3D printing, and biomaterials are among the areas in which we conduct research. The DBE offers a PhD program and together with the FHNW a Master of Science. In addition, the DBE is the birthplace of a number of award-winning medical technology spin-offs.
Research and teaching at the DBE are supported by a highly motivated and service-oriented research support team, for which we are looking for a new colleague who will collaborate in the area of communication and research support.
Your position
* Proactive direct contact to the research groups to report on and promote the research at DBE through social media, newsletter, UNIverse, webnews
* Delivering support during events
* Sharing the responsibility for visual content creation for the Department
* participating in and co-developing internal and external communication
Your profile
* Master in a scientific or communication discipline
* Social media competency (LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram)
* Fluent in English & German, skilled writer ("translator") of scientific subjects for the general public
* Project management
* Competent use of the Adobe Creative Cloud package
* Background complementary to qualification (worked in scientific environment or communication)
* Teamplayer
* Able to work in an international setting
We offer you
* Fixed 1-year-contract (with potential extension)
* Competitive salary by international standards according to the guidelines of the University of Basel
Application / Contact
Apply through the application platform with the following documents as a single PDF file (application will remain open until the position is filled
• CV
• Diplomas