Benoît Zuber
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PhD Position in Structural Microbiology and Cryo-EM at University of Bern University of Bern in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
PhD position funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation through the Sinergia project DISPERSE. Full-time fixed-term employment; annual gross salary for 2026 is CHF 50,042 including the 13th month salary. Access to PhD program support and cutting-edge cryo-EM infrastructure.
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Expired
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Bern
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PhD opportunity in Structural Microbiology at the University of Bern
The Zuber lab at the Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, is recruiting a PhD student for the SNSF Sinergia consortium DISPERSE. The project focuses on bacterial virulence and anti-virulence strategies, specifically the structural characterization of Clostridium β-pore-forming toxins and their complexes with rationally designed peptide inhibitors.
The research combines single-particle cryo-EM and cryo-electron tomography with peptide design and cheminformatics, in close collaboration with Prof. Jean-Louis Reymond and Prof. Horst Posthaus. The work sits at the interface of structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, electron microscopy, and host-pathogen interaction.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold an MSc/Master’s degree in life science, biochemistry, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Fluency in English is required. Experience in protein biochemistry (recombinant expression and purification) is a strong advantage, and backgrounds in structural biology, image analysis, or programming are welcome.
Funding: the position is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (Sinergia project DISPERSE). It is a full-time, fixed-term PhD position with an annual gross salary of CHF 50,042 for 2026 (including the 13th month salary).
Application deadline: 12 June 2026. Start date: 1 August 2026 or by arrangement.
How to apply: prepare a CV, publication list, statement of experience, motivation letter, letters of reference, and contact details for three referees. Submit the application by email to Prof. Benoît Zuber and consult the job page for full instructions.
Funding details
PhD position funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation through the Sinergia project DISPERSE. Full-time fixed-term employment; annual gross salary for 2026 is CHF 50,042 including the 13th month salary. Access to PhD program support and cutting-edge cryo-EM infrastructure.
What's required
MSc/Master degree in life science, biochemistry, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline; fluency in English; prior experience in protein biochemistry (recombinant expression and purification) is highly appreciated; background in structural biology, electron microscopy, image analysis, and/or programming is an asset; the post seeks a highly motivated candidate willing to work interdisciplinarily in structural biology, cryo-electron microscopy, and host-pathogen interaction.
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Professors
Prof. Dr. phil. nat.
Switzerland
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Biochemistry
Medical Science
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Professor
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Chemistry
Professor
Switzerland
Research Interests
Veterinary Pathology
Immunology
Protein Chemistry
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Chemistry
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