Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD Opportunities in Biophysics in Switzerland
Phd Positions in biophysics in switzerland
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The open PhD positions in biophysics in Switzerland listed here are at University of Geneva.
University of Geneva
Switzerland
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1 week ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Geneva, Switzerland in the Gabelica Group , Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The project is focused on structural mass spectrometry of oligonucleotides and their therapeutic applications , with strong relevance to biophysical chemistry, bioanalytical mass spectrometry, molecular structure, and molecular folding. This is a research-intensive PhD position suited to candidates interested in biomolecu...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
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1 week ago
Valerie Gabelica
University of Geneva
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
The Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at the University of Geneva is recruiting for a project on the structural mass spectrometry of oligonucleotides and their therapeutic applications. The position is primarily advertised as a PhD opening, but exceptional postdoctoral candidates will also be considered. The research will focus on developing and applying advanced mass spectrometry methods to investigate oligonucleotide structure, higher-order structures, folding, chemica...
Chemistry
Biophysics
Biology
+4 more
3 weeks ago
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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
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
Doctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE), ETH Zurich, Basel, Switzerland. The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger invites exceptional candidates to apply for a PhD position in pioneering projects developing synthetic biology-inspired human therapies. The research sits at the intersection of synthetic biology, biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, and medical ...
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+7 more
1 month ago
Knut Drescher
University of Basel
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
PhD student – Molecular microbiology of bacterial biofilms at the Biozentrum, University of Basel (Switzerland). The research group of Prof. Knut Drescher is seeking a PhD student to study the molecular microbiology of bacterial biofilms . The project focuses on how biofilm communities develop emergent behaviors that do not occur in isolated bacterial cells, with relevance to both basic biology and human infections. Research topics include bacterial biofilms , transcriptomics , genetics , confoc...
Microbiology
Biology
Microscopy
+5 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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University of Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Membrane Trafficking
Invertebrate Biology
Membrane Biology
Has grant
Head of GEML
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Rna-seq
Transcriptional Biology
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Assistant Professor of Molecular Phage Biology
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Microbiology
Virology
Bacteriophage
Pathogen Biology
Host-pathogen Interaction
Has grant
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Department of Physiology University of Bern Bern Switzerland
Switzerland
Research Interests
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Cell Biology
Electrophysiology
Arrhythmia
Ion Transport
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Anemia
Biophysics
Red Blood Cell
Assistant Professor
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Microscopy
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Has grant
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