PhD Position in Dendritic Cells and Lung Immunity at IRB USI Institute for Research in Biomedicine in Switzerland

IRB USI is advertising a funded PhD position in dendritic cells and lung immunity in Bellinzona, Switzerland. The post is shared by Samuel Nobs, Assistant Professor and Group Leader, and the project sits within the broader Molecular Immunology environment at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB).

The linked team page also highlights related work on microbiome-immune interactions, while the position page describes a PhD project focused on molecular mechanisms controlling immune-cell differentiation and function in health and disease, with emphasis on human T cells. The research environment includes methods such as primary cell culture, flow cytometry, CRISPR-based perturbations, functional assays, molecular biology, biochemistry, and potentially bioinformatics.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have recently completed a Master’s degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related field; be highly motivated; and be fluent in spoken and written English. Experience with CRISPR and/or bioinformatics is considered an advantage.

Funding: the position is funded with SNSF-aligned salary and conditions. The institute also offers training, mentoring, scientific exchange, and a strong international research setting. PhD students are enrolled at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI).

Application: submit a single PDF by email to [email protected] including a motivation letter, CV with full course list and final grades, and two referees’ names and email addresses. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.