Description Pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery at UKBB deals in particular with congenital malformations in the oral, jaw and facial area and head deformities.
Through close collaboration with the University of Basel and proximity to leading global life science companies, we are part of an innovative knowledge transfer at the highest level in research, teaching and patient care.
We are looking for 12 months from July 2026 at the University Children's Hospital of Basel (UKBB) and the pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery there: 15% scientific assistant (HIWI) - working days Monday and Thursday.
Key requirements
Ideally a student at the University of Basel with interest in university clinic visits
Interest and experience in photographic, video, and 3D documentation
Experience working with databases and data archiving
In-depth knowledge of various data formats
Enjoyment and, ideally, experience interacting with patients
Resilient, flexible, and team-oriented personality
Precise and organized work approach
Fluent German, good knowledge of a second national language, and English
This page reviews the Scientific Assistant (HIWI) – Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery opportunity at Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel in Basel (administration sector), with a focus on the tax implications for cross-border workers in the Canton of BS.
Accepting this offer from Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel means obtaining a cross-border G Permit. The Canton of BS withholds tax on gross salary; new cross-border workers since 2024 fall under the New Tax Agreement with concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for Scientific Assistant (HIWI) – Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What net pay can you expect for the Scientific Assistant (HIWI) – Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery role (administration) in BS?
The Scientific Assistant (HIWI) – Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery role (administration) in Basel is taxed at source by the Canton of BS plus AVS/LPP contributions. Run the simulator with the real figures of Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel.
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The Scientific Assistant (HIWI) – Pediatric Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery role in Basel requires choosing between LAMal (mandatory for new cross-border workers since 2024) and the right of option. Compare premiums with our LAMal comparator.