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ERC-Funded PhD in Lipid-Based Colloids, Biocorona and Oral Drug Delivery at the University of Fribourg University of Fribourg in Switzerland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

The position is full-time and funded by the European Research Council through the Horizon Europe ERC Starting Grant project GI-CORONA. No stipend amount or specific tuition coverage is stated.

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

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Switzerland

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University of Fribourg

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Keywords

Chemistry
Food Science
Chemical Engineering
Drug Delivery
Biology
Nutrition
Analytical Chemistry
Colloid Science
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Lipid Nanoparticles
Lipidomic

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About this position

The University of Fribourg in Switzerland is offering a full-time, ERC-funded PhD position in the Department of Chemistry within Pascal Bertsch’s group and the ERC Starting Grant project GI-CORONA.

The doctoral researcher will formulate lipid-based colloids, including emulsions, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles, and investigate how these systems digest in the gut and which proteins form their gastrointestinal “biocorona.” The project aims to use this knowledge to design improved oral drug-delivery systems.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in food science, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering. Research experience in colloid science, analytical chemistry, lipid digestion or oral drug delivery is expected, together with good English proficiency. Experience with emulsions or liposomes, LC, proteomics, lipidomics, INFOGEST digestion or drug-release studies is beneficial but not essential.

The position is funded by the European Research Council under Horizon Europe and is scheduled to start on 1 January 2027. To apply, email a CV with two references and a short cover letter to Pascal Bertsch at [email protected] by 1 December 2026.

Funding details

The position is full-time and funded by the European Research Council through the Horizon Europe ERC Starting Grant project GI-CORONA. No stipend amount or specific tuition coverage is stated.

What's required

Applicants need a Master's degree in food science, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering, along with research experience in colloid science, analytical chemistry, lipid digestion or oral drug delivery and good English proficiency. Experience with emulsions or liposomes, liquid chromatography, proteomics or lipidomics, INFOGEST digestion, or drug-release studies is advantageous but not required. Applications should include a CV with two references and a short cover letter.

How to apply

Email your CV, including two references, and a short cover letter to Pascal Bertsch at [email protected]. Apply by 1 December 2026; the post recommends submitting by 30 November.

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