PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Biotechnology in Switzerland

Positions in biotechnology in switzerland

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Universities with open positions in biotechnology in Switzerland include University of Geneva, Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

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University of Geneva

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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...

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Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
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Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in chironomid biodiversity across Swiss lakes. The project is linked to the Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES) , an initiative focused on building a stronger scientific basis for monitoring biodiversity in Swiss lakes and connecting research with conservation and management needs. The student will work with chironomids collected during the plann...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in freshwater ecology , evolutionary dynamics , biodiversity , and ecosystem functioning focused on subarctic lakes in Greenland. The project is hosted by the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc) and contributes to a newly funded Swiss National Science Foundation project on eco-evolutionary community assembly in subarctic lake ecosystems. The research context is especially exc...

Ecology
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Biology
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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PhD opportunity at EPFL in aerodynamic design of small-scale turbomachinery This is a full-time PhD position at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne), based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within the TurboImpact project funded by Horizon Europe – MSCA Doctoral Network . The project brings together 14 doctoral candidates working on complementary topics in small-scale turbomachinery for applications such as heat pumps, fuel cells, organic Rankine cycles, and gas turbines. The selected doctora...

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is advertising a PhD position in Aerodynamic Design of Small-Scale Turbomachinery within the TurboImpact project, funded by Horizon Europe – MSCA Doctoral Network . The position is based at EPFL, Neuchâtel, Switzerland , and focuses on advanced research in turbomachinery aerodynamics , fluid dynamics , computational fluid dynamics (CFD) , finite element analysis (FEA) , and materials/manufacturing-aware design . The doctoral research will investiga...

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Aerodynamics
Mechanical Engineering
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EPFL

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EPFL is advertising a PhD position in Integrated Design and Optimization within the STI IGM LAMD group in Neuchatel, Switzerland . The project is part of TurboImpact , a Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network focused on the design, optimization, material selection, and manufacturing of small-scale turbomachinery for applications such as heat pumps, fuel cells, organic Rankine cycles, and gas turbines. The research emphasis is on model order reduction , surrogate modeling , machine learning / AI , ...

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Eawag

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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in freshwater biodiversity , community ecology , macroinvertebrates , and lake ecology within the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc), in collaboration with the Aquatic Ecology department. The thesis contributes to the Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES), a project focused on improving the assessment of Swiss lake biodiversity and s...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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Marie Schölmerich

ETH Zurich

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Switzerland

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Doctoral Position in Environmental Microbiology at ETH Zurich The Environmental Microbiology group led by Prof. Marie Schölmerich in the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich is recruiting for a fully funded 4-year PhD position . The project is embedded in the interdisciplinary NCCR Genesis network, which connects microbiology with geochemistry, planetary science, physics, chemistry, and origin-of-life research. This doctoral project focuses on the physiology and bioenergetics ...

Biochemistry
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Microbiology
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University of Bern

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PhD position in Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Bern The Clinical Radiology Department of the Vetsuisse Faculty at the University of Bern is offering a 100% PhD position limited to 24 months , starting 1 April 2027 (or earlier by arrangement). The role combines clinical work and scientific research in MRI and/or CT diagnostics , with a dissertation as the main research output. You will be fully integrated into the department’s daily clinical workflow and will take responsibilit...

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL is promoting the Excellence Fellowships 2027 for outstanding international students seeking a Master's degree at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland . This scholarship is aimed at students in Engineering, Science, and Technology , with strong relevance to fields such as Electrical Engineering , Computer Science , Mechanical Engineering , Materials Science , Physics , Chemistry , and related technical disciplines. Funding includes CHF 10,000 per semester (up to CHF 40...

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Postdoc position in Integrated Lithium Niobate Photonics at EPFL, Switzerland. The Hybrid Photonics Laboratory at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work in the fast-growing area of integrated lithium niobate photonics. The project spans integrated photonics , electro-optic transduction , high-frequency electronics , quantum metrology , spectroscopy , and terahertz photonics , with applications in frequency conversion, metrology, sensin...

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Martin Fussenegger

ETH Zurich

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Doctoral Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research at ETH Zurich (Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, Basel, Switzerland). The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger invites applications for a PhD position focused on the intersection of synthetic biology , nanotechnology , bioelectronics , electrical engineering , and bioelectronic medicine . The project aims to engineer programmable human cells that respond to electrica...

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Living costs in Switzerland

Estimated costs in Switzerland.

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Switzerland

Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

CHF132

$150/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

CHF845

$960/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

CHF845

$960/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

CHF9.5k

$10,800/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

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University of Lausanne

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Switzerland

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Microbiology

Cell Biology

Bacterial Genetics

Genome Engineering

Antimicrobial Research

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University of Fribourg

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Microbiology

Crop Science

Plant-microbe Interaction

Plant Immunity

Fungicide Resistance

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HES-SO Valais Wallis

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Food Science

Microbiology

Pathogen Biology

Gut Microbiota

Mucosal Biology

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ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Grüental

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Biochemical Engineering

Tissue Engineering

Bioreactor Technology

Biotechnology

Microreactor Technology

Prof. in Biotechnology

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Biochemical Engineering

Tissue Engineering

Metabolic Engineering

Biocatalysis

Biotechnology

HSG University of St. Gallen

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Corporate Finance

Investment Banking

Private Equity

Biotechnology

Corporate Strategy

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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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