Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Biomaterials in Switzerland
Phd Positions in biomaterials in switzerland
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in biomaterials in Switzerland include Empa and University of Basel.
Empa
Switzerland
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1 month ago
PhD Position in Bacteria and Materials Interactions for Antimicrobial Biomaterials and Phage Therapy
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...
Chemistry
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago
University of Basel
Switzerland
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1 month ago
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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Popular positions
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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3 months ago
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...
Computer Science
Data Science
Biomedical Engineering
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3 months ago
Martin Fussenegger
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
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
Empa
Switzerland
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1 month ago
PhD Position in Bacteria and Materials Interactions for Antimicrobial Biomaterials and Phage Therapy
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...
Chemistry
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
+8 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
Popular professors
Head of Department
Lausanne University Hospital
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials
Cell Therapy
Osteoarthritis
Bone Regeneration
Researcher & Lecturer
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Bone Regeneration
Additive Manufacturing
Biomaterial
Has grant
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Biomaterial
Bone Biology
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Professors you could contact
AO Research Institute Davos
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomaterial
Extracellular Matrix Biology
3d Printing
ETH-Bereich Hochschulen
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biofabrication
Cartilage Biology
Photopolymerization
Lecturer for "Medizin + Technik" (MA)
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Tissue Biology
Tendon Biology
In Vitro Studies
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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.