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Universities with open positions in biophysics in Switzerland include Paul Scherrer Institut, University of Fribourg and University of Geneva.
Paul Scherrer Institut
Just Landed
Switzerland
2 days ago
Just Landed
Postdoctoral Fellow in Time-Resolved and Room-Temperature Crystallography The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in structural biology and X-ray crystallography. The project aims to make time-resolved and room-temperature crystallography routine, moving beyond static protein structures measured at cryogenic temperatures. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct mixing and microsecond pump–probe experiments at the new PXI-VESPA endstation at the SLS 2.0 f...
2 days ago
Paul Scherrer Institut
Switzerland
5 days ago
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow position in Time-Resolved and Room-Temperature Crystallography within the Macromolecular Crystallography group of the Center for Photon Science. The project develops “Cryo2RT” approaches that combine cryogenic sample preparation, shipping, and beamline automation with room-temperature, multi-temperature, and time-resolved crystallography. The successful researcher will work at the ...
5 days ago
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
1 week ago
Open postdoctoral position in the group of Pascal Bertsch at the University of Fribourg, within the ERC Starting Grant project GI-CORONA. The project investigates how dietary lipids and lipid-based drug delivery systems interact with the complex biochemical environment of the gastrointestinal tract, and how these interactions affect lipid digestion and drug delivery. A central goal is to understand the formation and biological function of the gastrointestinal biocorona on liquid lipid interfaces...
1 week ago
University of Geneva
Switzerland
1 week ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Geneva, Switzerland in the Gabelica Group , Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The project is focused on structural mass spectrometry of oligonucleotides and their therapeutic applications , with strong relevance to biophysical chemistry, bioanalytical mass spectrometry, molecular structure, and molecular folding. This is a research-intensive PhD position suited to candidates interested in biomolecu...
1 week ago
University of Geneva
Switzerland
2 weeks ago
Fully funded postdoctoral position in mass spectrometry of transfer RNAs at the University of Geneva , in the Gabelica Group within the Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences . This opportunity is aimed at researchers with a strong background in RNA biology , molecular biology , biochemistry , biophysics , pharmaceutical sciences , or analytical chemistry . The post specifically mentions that experience with RNA extraction and purification is required, and mass spectrometry experience is an asset. T...
2 weeks ago
Valérie Gabelica
University of Geneva
Switzerland
3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral opportunity at the University of Geneva in an SNSF-funded project on the intact and native top-down mass spectrometry of transfer RNAs (tRNAs). The project is hosted in the Pharmaceutical Sciences environment and brings together the laboratories of Prof. Valérie Gabelica and Prof. Ramesh Pillai, combining RNA biology, epitranscriptomics, analytical chemistry, and advanced mass spectrometry. The research aims to characterize tRNA modification patterns at the intact level and to under...
3 weeks ago
Valerie Gabelica
University of Geneva
Switzerland
3 weeks ago
The Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at the University of Geneva is recruiting for a project on the structural mass spectrometry of oligonucleotides and their therapeutic applications. The position is primarily advertised as a PhD opening, but exceptional postdoctoral candidates will also be considered. The research will focus on developing and applying advanced mass spectrometry methods to investigate oligonucleotide structure, higher-order structures, folding, chemica...
3 weeks ago
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Empa
Switzerland
1 month ago
Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) is advertising a PhD position in Bacteria & Materials Interactions at its Biointerfaces Laboratory in St. Gallen, Switzerland . The project sits at the intersection of biomaterials , microbiology , antimicrobial resistance , bacteriophage therapy , and tissue regeneration . The successful candidate will help develop injectable, self-healing hydrogel systems for local delivery of probiotics and bacteriophages to wound sites, w...
1 month ago
Knut Drescher
University of Basel
Switzerland
2 weeks ago
PhD student – Molecular microbiology of bacterial biofilms at the Biozentrum, University of Basel (Switzerland). The research group of Prof. Knut Drescher is seeking a PhD student to study the molecular microbiology of bacterial biofilms . The project focuses on how biofilm communities develop emergent behaviors that do not occur in isolated bacterial cells, with relevance to both basic biology and human infections. Research topics include bacterial biofilms , transcriptomics , genetics , confoc...
2 weeks ago
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
1 month ago
Doctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE), ETH Zurich, Basel, Switzerland. The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger invites exceptional candidates to apply for a PhD position in pioneering projects developing synthetic biology-inspired human therapies. The research sits at the intersection of synthetic biology, biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, and medical ...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | |
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![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Assistant Professor in Neuroimaging
Lausanne University Hospital
Switzerland
Neuropsychology
Neurology
Neuroimaging
Diffusion Mri
Neuroscience
Assistant Professor
EPFL Institute of Bioengineering
Switzerland
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Bacterial Physiology
Bacteria
Bacterial Ecology
Assistant Professor of Molecular Phage Biology
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Microbiology
Virology
Bacteriophage
Pathogen Biology
Bacterial Genetics
Has grant
Department of Physiology University of Bern Bern Switzerland
Switzerland
Cardiology
Cell Biology
Electrophysiology
Arrhythmia
Ion Transport
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Anemia
Biophysics
Red Blood Cell
Assistant Professor
University of Basel
Switzerland
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Microscopy
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Has grant

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The ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme supports outstanding students applying for a Master's degree at ETH Zurich with funding and mentoring.

Fully funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships support international researchers and some arts students for research, PhD, postdoctoral, and selected arts master's study in Switzerland.
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