2 PhD Positions in Systems Immunology and Radio-Multiomics for Chronic Lung Diseases at University of Bern
University of Bern is recruiting
two PhD students
in the
Gote-Schniering Lab
for a Swiss National Science Foundation Starting Grant project focused on
chronic lung diseases
.
Position 1: Systems Immunology of Immune Ageing in Lung Fibrosis
This project investigates how immune ageing affects lung repair and contributes to pulmonary fibrosis. The work combines
single-cell and spatial transcriptomics/proteomics
, functional assays, mechanistic perturbation experiments, ex vivo 3D lung tissue culture models, and in vivo mouse models. It sits at the interface of
immunology
,
lung biology
,
tissue regeneration
, and
systems medicine
.
Position 2: Radio-Multiomics for Chronic Lung Diseases
This project develops computational approaches that integrate
multiomics
(sc/snRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, highly multiplexed immunofluorescence) with
radiological/radiomic imaging
and CT-derived features. The role emphasizes
bioinformatics
,
computational biology
,
machine learning
,
deep learning
, and precision medicine.
Eligibility highlights:
For the first project, a Master’s degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Immunology, or a related field is required, along with experience in cell culture, molecular biology, and/or immunology. For the second project, a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required, plus strong programming and data analysis skills (Python/R). For both positions, strong motivation for interdisciplinary biomedical research and excellent English communication skills are expected. Experience with single-cell/spatial omics, microscopy, mouse models, radiomics, or machine learning is an advantage.
Funding and terms:
The positions are 100% fixed-term PhD roles funded through an SNSF Starting Grant project. No stipend amount is listed.
Application window:
Deadline is
2026-05-10
. Start date is
2026-06-01
.
How to apply:
Send a single PDF containing your motivation letter, CV, academic record with grades, BSc and MSc diplomas, and two reference letters to
[email protected]
.
