NCCR AntiResist 2025 Call: Research Fellowship for Clinicians

The National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) AntiResist is a Swiss-wide research consortium funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). AntiResist is transforming antibiotic discovery and development through in vitro modelling of in-patient conditions in order to address antibiotic resistance, a problem of global importance. To reach this goal, AntiResist has assembled a panel of experts in the fields of clinical research, infection biology, engineering, chemistry, computation, and pharmacology.

Biomedicine at the University of Basel, University Hospital Basel, and the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of ETH Zurich in Basel work in close proximity to each other at the Life Science Campus in Basel. Additional research groups are located at the ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital, the EPFL Lausanne, the University of Lausanne, the University of Geneva, Uppsala University in Sweden, and the Ben-Gurion University in Beer-Sheva, Israel.

NCCR AntiResist aims to train the next generation of researchers and clinicians in infectious diseases using novel interdisciplinary approaches. To support this aim, NCCR AntiResist is awarding a unique, annual Research Fellowship in Infection and Treatment for clinicians.

Your position

The Research Fellowship for Clinicians supports career development in academic medicine, educates the next generation of clinicians in areas relevant to infection and treatment, and fosters the growth of clinician-scientists committed to bridging clinical practice and basic research. It aims to strengthen the translational bridge between basic science and clinical practice within the framework of NCCR AntiResist.

• Title: Research Fellow (Clinician) - NCCR AntiResist
• Duration: 6-9 months over 12 months
• Start Date: Mid-2026
• Location: Participating NCCR laboratories
• Salary: according to the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) postdoc salary scheme

Your profile

We invite talented and ambitious young clinicians from all over the world to join our NCCR AntiResist community.

This position would suit one of the following profiles:

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent)
• MD doctoral candidates with prior clinical experience as residents
• MD planning to move to an MD PhD or an MD PhD moving to a postdoctoral position.

We offer you

Our fellowship provides successful applicants with a vibrant international and multi-disciplinary community of over 30 Principal Investigators, 30 Postdocs, and 40 PhD candidates, with educational benefits ranging from cross-disciplinary research projects and tutoring to hands-on teaching in state-of-the art technology.

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Application / Contact

The following documents must be submitted by the applicant:

• Motivation Letter (maximum 2 pages): Outline your interest in the fellowship, research focus, and how the opportunity aligns with your long-term career plan.
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages): Highlight relevant clinical training, academic experience, and language competencies.
• Optional: A letter of support from your current institution.

Please apply online by 15 January 2026:
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Review of applications will start after 15 January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed in early February 2026 about the following interview procedure and time schedule.

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