Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Signal Processing in Switzerland
Positions in signal processing in switzerland
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in signal processing in Switzerland include École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, ETH Zürich and ETH Zurich.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
EPFL Swiss CAT+ West Hub is advertising a postdoctoral position in High-Throughput Self-Driving Analytical Chemistry . The project sits at the intersection of analytical chemistry , LC-MS , optimization algorithms (including Bayesian approaches), automated signal processing , deconvolution , and machine learning for automated method prediction. This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates interested in self-driving laboratories, data-driven chemistry, and automation-enabled analytical workflo...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Signal Processing
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2 weeks ago
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
PhD Position in Experimental Nonlinear Dynamics and Nanomechanics at ETH Zürich This opening is for a 100% fixed-term PhD position in the Spin Physics group at ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland. The project sits at the intersection of physics , electrical engineering , nanomechanics , nonlinear dynamics , and statistical physics , with a strong experimental focus. The research explores whether artificial neural networks can be built from driven nonlinear resonators. The lab works with electrical c...
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
Nonlinear Dynamics
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3 weeks ago
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
ETH Zurich’s D-ITET PBL group is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in embedded hardware, FPGA, Edge AI, smart sensors, TinyML, and embedded systems . The group works on hands-on research and teaching across embedded systems, FPGA-based systems, electronics, signal processing, machine learning on microcontrollers, autonomous robots, and drones. The role is strongly hardware-oriented and is intended for candidates who can take a prototype from concept to a complete working embedded ha...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
+4 more
1 month ago
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University of Bern
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
PhD position in Multisensory Development at the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research , University of Bern, within the Multimodal and Multisensory Development Lab . This doctoral project is part of the SNSF Starting Grant project PREDICT (“Neural and Behavioral Mechanisms of Cognitive Development Across Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence: From Sleep to Multisensory Integration”). The successful candidate will develop and implement a multisensory experiment for a cross-sectional stud...
Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
+7 more
2 weeks ago
Karen Dixon
University of Basel
Switzerland
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5 days ago
PhD position in Peripheral Neuroscience and Neuroimmunology is available from 2027 in the Cancer Neuroimmunology Laboratory led by Prof. Karen Dixon at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, Switzerland. The department is a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel. The project investigates how peripheral neurons sense disease and influence inflammation, antitumour immunity, and tumour progression. Research will focus on sensory neurons, peripheral ...
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Neuro-oncology
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5 days ago
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
ETH Zurich’s D-ITET PBL group is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in embedded hardware, FPGA, Edge AI, smart sensors, TinyML, and embedded systems . The group works on hands-on research and teaching across embedded systems, FPGA-based systems, electronics, signal processing, machine learning on microcontrollers, autonomous robots, and drones. The role is strongly hardware-oriented and is intended for candidates who can take a prototype from concept to a complete working embedded ha...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
+4 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 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
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University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
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Surgery
Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Université de Genève
Switzerland
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Hydrology
Computer Vision
Disaster Resilience
Sociology
Has grant
Professor, Head Institute of Wealth & Asset Management
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Asset Management
Corporate Finance
Quantitative Finance
Financial Risk
Market Dynamics
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University of Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Seismology
Noninvasive Imaging
Seismic Imaging
Ultrasonography
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Electronics
Entanglement Theory
University of Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Tissue Engineering
Optoacoustics
In Vivo Imaging
Signal Processing
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EPFL Excellence Fellowships
Partially Funded
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)SwitzerlandAnnual
SwitzerlandAnnualEPFL Excellence Fellowships are merit-based awards for outstanding students applying to selected master's programmes at EPFL in Switzerland.
Master
ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme
Fully Funded
ETH ZurichSwitzerlandCloses Usually in December
SwitzerlandCloses Usually in DecemberThe ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme supports outstanding students applying for a Master's degree at ETH Zurich with funding and mentoring.
Master
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Fully Funded
Swiss ConfederationSwitzerlandCloses Usually between autumn and early winter, depending on country
SwitzerlandCloses Usually between autumn and early winter, depending on countryFully 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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