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

Positions in nanoscience in switzerland

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Universities with open positions in nanoscience in Switzerland include Paul Scherrer Institut, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and University of Basel.

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Paul Scherrer Institut

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Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, is offering a PhD position in Real-Space Quantum Geometry within the Laboratory for Multiscale Materials Experiments. The project focuses on magnetic thin films and their nanoscale behavior. The successful candidate will grow and pattern magnetic thin films using nanolithography, perform micromagnetic simulations, and investigate patterned films through electron and X-ray imaging techniques and electronic transport measurements. Responsibil...

Materials Science
Magnetism
Nanoscience
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6 days ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is advertising a PhD Student position in Numerical Modeling and Design of Plasmonic Crystals for Solar Energy within the SNSF project “Coupled oscillations in plasmonic crystals” . The work is hosted in the research group SCI-ENAC-AS: Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion led by Prof. Andreas Schüler . The project focuses on coupling effects in plasmonic oscillations in metallic micro-/nanostructures and aims to explore plasmonic crystals with...

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Optics
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2 weeks ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is advertising a PhD student position in fabrication and characterization of plasmonic crystals for solar energy within the research group SCI-ENAC-AS: Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion led by Prof. Andreas Schüler . The project is part of the SNSF project “Coupled oscillations in plasmonic crystals” and focuses on coupling effects in plasmonic oscillations in metallic micro-/nanostructures. The research aims to explore plasmonic crystals ...

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Nanoscience
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2 weeks ago

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Paul Scherrer Institut

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The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland is advertising a PhD Student in Real-Space Quantum Geometry for the Laboratory for Multiscale Materials Experiments . This project sits at the intersection of physics and materials science , with hands-on work on magnetic thin films , nanolithography , micromagnetic simulations , electron and X-ray imaging , and electronic transport . The successful candidate will grow and pattern magnetic thin films, analyze data, present at international confere...

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Solid State Physics
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3 weeks ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Postdoctoral Position in Plasmonic Crystals for Solar Energy at EPFL, Switzerland. This postdoctoral opening is in the research group SCI-ENAC-AS: Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion led by Prof. Andreas Schüler at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . The project, “Coupled oscillations in plasmonic crystals” , focuses on coupling effects in plasmonic oscillations in metallic micro-/nanostructures and their potential for broad-band extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) ...

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Optics
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3 weeks ago

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University of Basel

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The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel is inviting applications for 6 fully funded PhD positions in the SNI Nanoscience PhD program. These projects span a broad nanoscience portfolio, including quantum physics , chemistry , materials science , nanotechnology , biochemistry , cell biology , and nanomedicine . Example topics include circuit quantum electrodynamics in atomically thin nanoelectronic devices, nano photonics with fibre cavities, nanopore detection of nanoclus...

Cell Biology
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Chemistry
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1 month ago

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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...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago

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ETH Zurich

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Postdoctoral Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research at ETH Zurich (Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, D-BSSE), Basel, Switzerland. The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Martin Fussenegger invites applications for a postdoc focused on the intersection of synthetic biology , nanotechnology , bioelectronics , electrochemistry , materials chemistry , and electrical engineering . The research aims to develop bioelectronic interfaces for cl...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago

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University of Basel

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PhD opportunity at the University of Basel, Switzerland in rationally engineered hydrogels for controlling osteogenesis via mechanoregulation . This interdisciplinary project, hosted by the Swiss Nanoscience Institute , combines biomedical engineering , materials science , biology , chemistry , and computational modelling . The research aims to design multifunctional culture matrices with tunable viscoelastic properties, study how hydrogel mechanics influence human dental pulp stem cell differen...

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago

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John Abendroth

Université de Fribourg Adolphe Merkle Institute

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The Adolphe Merkle Institute at the University of Fribourg is offering a fully funded PhD position in the Quantum Sensing & Spin Chemistry Group led by Assistant Professor John Abendroth. This project, titled Quantum Sensing of Radical Chemistry in Biomimetic Thin Films , explores the growth and chemical reactivity of nanoscale biomimetic coatings such as polydopamine and related catechol-derived materials. These coatings are scientifically important because they have potential applications in b...

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 week ago

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ETH Zurich

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Postdoctoral Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research at ETH Zurich (Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, D-BSSE), Basel, Switzerland. The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Martin Fussenegger invites applications for a postdoc focused on the intersection of synthetic biology , nanotechnology , bioelectronics , electrochemistry , materials chemistry , and electrical engineering . The research aims to develop bioelectronic interfaces for cl...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago

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University of Basel

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The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel is inviting applications for 6 fully funded PhD positions in the SNI Nanoscience PhD program. These projects span a broad nanoscience portfolio, including quantum physics , chemistry , materials science , nanotechnology , biochemistry , cell biology , and nanomedicine . Example topics include circuit quantum electrodynamics in atomically thin nanoelectronic devices, nano photonics with fibre cavities, nanopore detection of nanoclus...

Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
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1 month ago

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

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University of Geneva

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Research Interests

Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Eukaryotic Biology

Membrane Trafficking

Endoplasmic Reticulum

University of Geneva

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Tissue Engineering

Polymer Chemistry

Biomaterial

Osteoarthritis

Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization

Professor at University of Basel

University of Basel

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Inorganic Chemistry

Materials Chemistry

Materials Science

Nanoscience

Metal-organic Framework

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Adolphe Merkle Institute

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Polymer Physics

Nanoscience

Microplastics Research

Fluorescence Imaging

Permanent lecturer

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Materials Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry

Catalysis

Cross-coupling Reactions

Sustainable Chemistry

ETH Zürich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Microbiology

Biochemical Engineering

Biosensor

Microfluidic

Diagnostic Assay

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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.
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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