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avuba represents the interests of assistants, i.e. currently around 2,700 doctoral and 500 postdoctoral researchers, as well as early career researchers of the University of Basel. 

Mission

Empowering and representing doctoral and postdoctoral researchers at the University of Basel by advocating for their rights and fostering a supportive academic environment.

Vision

A university where doctoral and postdoctoral researchers thrive in a fair, inclusive, and well-supported academic system that promotes professional growth and healthy work-life balance.

Values

• Commitment: Devoted to serving our goals and our members.
• Support: Providing thoughtful and dependable assistance.
• Respect: Valuing each person's unique worth and contributions.
• Integrity: Maintaining honest and respectful relationships.
• Inclusivity: Creating an environment where everyone feels safe.

avuba guidelines

avuba would like to advocate at the University of Basel that:

• the contractual workloads and the protected research time are adhered to;
• the dependency on superiors is reduced by unbundling the personnel union "recruitment, supervision, evaluation";
• assistants are equally prepared for an academic and non-academic career;
• permanent academic positions are established below the professorship level;
• the academic career is compatible with family commitments;
• high-quality research is promoted and assistants receive sufficient support in applying for funding;
• good, fair and healthy working conditions prevail;
• personal integrity is protected;
• the co-determination of the assistants is guaranteed;
• and assistants from abroad are integrated.

The avuba board is responsible for dealing with current matters. It consists of representatives from the 7 faculties. The Co-Presidents represent avuba both within and outside the University of Basel.