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PhD Opportunities in Biomedicine in Switzerland
Phd Positions in biomedicine in switzerland
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in biomedicine in Switzerland include ETH Zurich, University of Zurich and Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel.
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
ETH Zurich is advertising a PhD position in Computational Methods for Digital Twins of Embryonic Development & Disease at the Computational Biology Group of Prof. Dagmar Iber in the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE), Basel, Switzerland. The project sits at the interface of computer science , mathematics , biology , and biomedicine . The research aims to build the algorithmic infrastructure for digital twins of living systems, with applications to embryonic development, re...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
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1 month ago
University of Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
PhD Position in Epidemiology/Digital Health: Digital Follow-up of post-Sepsis (UMZH Learn4Sepsis) at the University of Zurich , Switzerland. This PhD project is embedded in Work Package 5 of the UMZH Learn4Sepsis program and focuses on designing and initiating a digital follow-up cohort for people after sepsis. The work combines epidemiology , digital health , biostatistics , machine learning , natural language processing , and data-driven patient-reported outcome research. The candidate will he...
Computer Science
Epidemiology
Information Technology
+10 more
1 month ago
Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel
Closing soon
Switzerland
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1 month ago
Closing soon
📢 Call for Applications for the IOB MD-PhD / PhD Program at the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) . This opportunity is aimed at applicants interested in molecular biology , clinical research , and ophthalmology , with a focus on training the next generation of researchers in vision science and translational biomedical research. Application window: 30 September 2026 to 16 November 2026. Eligibility: The post asks applicants to review the program requirements carefully...
Molecular Biology
Ophthalmology
Biology
+2 more
1 month ago
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ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027 at ETH Zurich is a prestigious merit-based scholarship for outstanding students who want to pursue a Master's degree at ETH Zurich in Switzerland. The post highlights that the scholarship is open to any Master's degree , making it suitable for applicants across a wide range of technical and scientific fields. ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading technical universities, so this opportunity is especially relevant for strong candidates ...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
+5 more
2 weeks ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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1 month ago
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...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+7 more
1 month ago
University of Bern
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
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...
Medical Imaging
Biology
Veterinary Science
+3 more
2 weeks 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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ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Nanomedicine
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Nanomagnetism
University Hospital Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Cartilage Biology
Bone Regeneration
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Full Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Tissue Engineering
Lipidomic
Drug Delivery
Extracellular Vesicle
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Assistant Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Pharmacotherapy
Clinical Application
Machine Learning In Healthcare
Adverse Effects
Prof. Dr. med
University Hospital Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Oral Pathology
Medical Imaging
Solid Tumor
Cancer Biology
Bone Biology
Head of Research
HES-SO Genève
Switzerland
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Open Science
Field Biology
Trophic Ecology
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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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Globethics Emerging Leaders in Ethical AI Governance Fellowship
Varies
GlobethicsSwitzerland
SwitzerlandAn international fellowship by Globethics for early-career professionals interested in ethical AI governance, leadership, and policy. It is based in Switzerland and welcomes applicants from academia, government, civil society, and the private sector.
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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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