This applied research program is designed to change the way we approach drug discovery. As a fellow, you will learn to apply your skills to make a difference for patients and reimagine medicine at Novartis. Drug hunting is a team sport, and you will gain experience in drug discovery as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Biomedical Research. Seize this chance to be at the forefront of the future of drug discovery!
As part of the Innovation Fellowship track of the Novartis Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, you will join our vibrant, dedicated postdoctoral community for events, including the monthly postdoc seminars and other scheduled events for postdocs. Fellows are surrounded by a supportive, collaborative community of postdocs and scientists, who contribute to the acceleration of your scientific growth, along with building your professional skillset, e.g. you will have the opportunity to do a Postdoc Practicum in another laboratory or in a business function of Novartis. This applied research program has a duration of 3 years.
Transcription factors play pivotal roles in regulating immune responses, inflammation, and cellular stress pathways. However, their structural flexibility—often due to intrinsically disordered regions—has made them historically "undruggable." This project aims to overcome that challenge by leveraging novel mechanisms to selectively target these proteins. By modulating transcription factor stability, we aim to unlock new therapeutic strategies for immunological disorders with high unmet medical need, especially in patient populations unresponsive to current treatments.
Through the Novartis Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, you will build your competency as a drug hunter, and as a scientific leader in the field. You will join a professional network that will support your growth as a research scientist, and you will have the opportunity to tackle disease and make an impact, by reimagining medicine together.
Preferred start date: October 2025
Location: Campus Basel
Key responsibilities
As an Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:
Role requirements:
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration. Please make sure to discuss in the cover letter how this training program will help you fulfill your career goals.
Accessibility and accommodation:
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