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New Publication in Nature Biotechnology
ZLSR Managing Director Dr. Franziska Bächler and Unibas alumna Mounia Stocker, MLaw discuss the complex patent and licensing landscape in the CRISPR technology in a recently published article in Nature Biotechnology. In the article they examine the extent to which the internationally guaranteed right to share scientific progress could be used as an instrument to gain access to the technology.
The legal investigation of gene editing technologies - in particular CRISPR - is one of the central research focuses of the Center for Life Sciences Law (ZLSR).
Current Vacancy
Junior Assistant at the Center for Life Sciences Law (ZLSR) 20%
The position of a junior assistant to Prof. Alfred Früh in the research project "Recalibrating the Incentive Systems for NBT" funded by the SNSF (NRP 84) is advertised for March 1, 2026 or at the applicant's earliest convenience.
The research project investigates whether and how patent and plant variety protection law should be adapted in view of technological developments in the field of plant breeding (in particular CRISPR/Cas). As a junior assistant, you will support the project team with research, publications and organizational aspects. Please note, that a fluent and very good command of German is a prerequisite.
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Tel +41 61 207 25 05
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