We are excited to invite applications for the Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a unique training opportunity designed for exceptional early-career scientists eager to tackle some of the most challenging problems in biomedical research and drug discovery.
Location: Basel, Switzerland Duration: 3 years Program start date: October 1, 2026 Application deadline: July 15, 2026 EOB
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will join Discovery Sciences in Basel, a multidisciplinary research department advancing target discovery and translational research through innovative science and technology, and pursue an innovative research project at the forefront of biomedical science and drug discovery. You will work alongside leading scientists in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while gaining exposure to the broader ecosystem that translates scientific discovery into medicines.
Our fellows are empowered to ask bold scientific questions, apply cutting-edge technologies, and develop approaches that have the potential to transform patient care.
Research Opportunity
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains a significant unmet medical need. This project aims to advance our understanding of mechanisms that influence intestinal tissue function and inflammatory processes by leveraging innovative human-derived experimental systems. The postdoctoral fellow will develop and apply state-of-the-art human organoid and cellular models together with molecular and cellular biology approaches to investigate disease-relevant mechanisms regulating intestinal tissue function and inflammation. These models will be used to improve disease understanding, enable mechanistic studies, and support the discovery and validation of novel therapeutic targets. Working within a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, the fellow will generate insights that contribute to the identification of new therapeutic opportunities for patients with IBD.
Why Join the Program?
The Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is designed to develop the next generation of scientific leaders, powering the future of medicine, through rigorous research, and immersive learning experiences, such as implementation of AI tools in biomedical research.
Postdoctoral Research Fellows benefit from:
This is a full-time training position of up to three years in duration.
At Novartis, our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. Through this program, you will grow as a scientist and future leader while contributing to discoveries that may ultimately benefit patients worldwide.
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Important:
Please submit your CV and cover letter by July 15th 2026 end of day. In your cover letter, please describe your research interests, career aspirations, and how participation in the Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will support your long-term development. The start date for the 2026 Novartis BR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program cohort is October 1, 2026. Please confirm your availability to meet this date in your cover letter. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.
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