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PhD Position in Bioprocess Technology: Engineering and Automation of Cell-Culture Systems FHNW School of Life Sciences in Switzerland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biomedical Engineering

Funding

The initial contract is for one year, with an extension for the remaining PhD subject to meeting agreed milestones. No stipend or tuition details are stated.

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

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Switzerland

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Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW

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Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology
Biology
Automation
Biochemical Engineering
Technical Engineering
Cell Culture Techniques
Programming Language
bio engineering

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About this position

The FHNW School of Life Sciences in Muttenz, Switzerland, is advertising a PhD position in Bioprocess Technology within the Institute for Pharma Technology and Biotechnology’s Bioprocess Technology Lab.

The project focuses on the engineering and automation of cell-culture systems for the production of antibodies and viral vectors. The doctoral researcher will work on upstream bioprocess technology involving mammalian cell-culture systems, laboratory equipment, automation, and programming. The position is conducted in collaboration with an industrial partner, providing an applied research environment connecting academic bioprocess development with pharmaceutical biotechnology.

The Bioprocess Technology Lab offers a setting focused on pharma technology, biotechnology, and the development of production processes for advanced biological products.

Funding details

The initial contract is for one year, with an extension for the remaining PhD subject to meeting agreed milestones. No stipend or tuition details are stated.

What's required

Applicants should hold a relevant MSc degree and have strong hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, mammalian cell-culture skills, and programming ability.

How to apply

Apply through the FHNW job advertisement on apply.refline.ch for the PhD Student Bioprocess Technology - Upstream position. Review the advert and submit the requested application materials through the application portal.

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