Master’s Opportunities in Molecular Biology in Switzerland

Master Positions in molecular biology in switzerland

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Universities with open master's positions in molecular biology in Switzerland include Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Eawag and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

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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
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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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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...

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Biology
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL is offering Master Excellence Fellowships for outstanding students beginning a Master’s degree at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland . The fellowship is designed for students with strong academic records and notable extracurricular achievements, including sporting, artistic, civic, entrepreneurial, or research-related activities. It is open both to students who earned their Bachelor’s degree at EPFL and to those who completed prior studies at another institution. Fu...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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University of Basel

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Master’s student opportunity in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Basel . The project focuses on endocrine disruptors in the placenta as part of a PhD project, with an emphasis on environmental health and laboratory-based research. This is a good fit for students interested in toxicology, reproductive biology, and related biomedical/environmental science topics. The position is described as an unpaid Master’s thesis opportunity, but it offers valuable lab experience and the chance to...

Environmental Science
Biology
Toxicology
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1 month ago

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University of Basel

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Master's thesis opportunity in Toxicology at the University of Basel , within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Molecular and Systems Toxicology (MolSysTox) Group / SCAHT - Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology . The project focuses on investigating substances that interfere with the function of placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11β-HSD2) , with an emphasis on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as bisphenols. The work is strongly experimental and incl...

Molecular Biology
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1 month ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL is offering Master Excellence Fellowships in Switzerland for outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . The fellowship is described as fully funded and provides CHF 10,000 per semester plus student housing assistance . It is open to all nationalities and supports study for up to 4 semesters . Relevant fields mentioned in the post include engineering , computer science , AI , data science , biotech , robotics , physics , architect...

Computer Science
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2 months ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL is offering the Master Excellence Fellowships 2026–2027 for outstanding international students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Switzerland. The fellowship is associated with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) , one of Europe’s leading universities for science, engineering, and technology. The post highlights eligible study areas including Engineering , Computer Science , Artificial Intelligence , Data Science , Robotics , and Biotechnology , along with many other EPFL m...

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3 months ago

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Zuzanna Kozicka

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Postdoctoral opportunity at EPFL in the Laboratory of Proteostasis and Molecular Therapeutics (LPMT), Lausanne, Switzerland. The Kozicka lab is recruiting a 3-year postdoc starting February 1, 2027 . The project is centered on protein degradation , quality control , and molecular recognition , using cellular and biochemical approaches to understand how molecular recognition shapes protein stability. This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in chemical biology, proteostasis, and mechani...

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Agroscope

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Postdoc opportunity at Agroscope in Zurich, Switzerland, on microplastics quantification in fruits and vegetables . The project focuses on method development and initial application, including sample preparation workflows for isolating microplastics from fruit and vegetable matrices, transfer of the pipeline into a verified standard operating procedure, and development of risk-based and exposure-based monitoring strategies. The work involves quantification of microplastics, data analysis, evalua...

Chemistry
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University of Geneva

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Fully funded PhD or postdoc opportunity at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, in the Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (Gabelica group) and the Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The project focuses on ion mobility-mass spectrometry and ion spectroscopy for chirality measurements, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, spectroscopy, and instrument-based research. Eligibility: PhD applicants should hold a Master'...

Chemistry
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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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2 weeks 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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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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