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Theresa Rohm
6 months ago
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PhD Position in Immunometabolism, Macrophages, Extracellular Vesicles and microRNAs at University of Zurich University of Zurich in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Inflammation
Funding
The project is part of a recently funded SNSF Starting Grant. The post is for a PhD student position through the Life Science Zurich Graduate School; the linked graduate school page states that funded positions are open to national and international students and that PhD studies usually last around 4 years.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Zurich
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About this position
PhD position in immunometabolism at the University of Zurich / University Hospital Zurich in the research group of Theresa Rohm (SNSF Professor). The project sits at the interface of metabolic disease, inflammation, macrophages, extracellular vesicles (EVs), microRNAs, and RNA biology, with a strong focus on obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The successful candidate will join the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (PhD programs: BioMed and MIM) and work on a recently funded SNSF Starting Grant project aimed at decoding how macrophage-derived EVs regulate metabolism and inflammation. The work combines in vivo and in vitro models, obesity mouse models, cell culture, single-cell sequencing, small RNA sequencing, genomics, and RNA biology.
Ideal applicants have an MSc in biology, biomedicine, or a related field, and a strong interest in metabolism, immunology, and RNA biology. Experience with cell culture and/or in vivo work is a plus. The graduate school page also notes that applicants should hold or expect a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in natural sciences, computer sciences, or engineering, and have excellent English skills.
This is a PhD opening with a flexible start date in late 2026 or 2027. The post emphasizes a supportive, collaborative environment with close mentorship, independence, and career development. Applications are submitted via Track I through the provided portal.
Funding details
The project is part of a recently funded SNSF Starting Grant. The post is for a PhD student position through the Life Science Zurich Graduate School; the linked graduate school page states that funded positions are open to national and international students and that PhD studies usually last around 4 years.
What's required
MSc in biology, biomedicine, or a related field; strong interest in metabolism, immunology, and RNA biology; curious, motivated, and independent mindset; experience in cell culture and/or in vivo work is a plus. The Life Science Zurich Graduate School application page also states that applicants should hold or anticipate a university Master’s degree or equivalent in natural sciences, computer sciences, or engineering, and have excellent spoken and written English skills.
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Professors
Prof. Dr.
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Macrophage Biology
Extracellular Vesicle
Insulin Signaling
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