PhD Position in Immunometabolism, Macrophages, Extracellular Vesicles and microRNAs at University of Zurich
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.
