PhD Opportunities in Cancer Biology in Switzerland

Phd Positions in cancer biology in switzerland

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Universities with open PhD positions in cancer biology in Switzerland include University of Geneva, ETH Zurich and University of Bern.

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University of Geneva

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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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Marie Schölmerich

ETH Zurich

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Doctoral Position in Environmental Microbiology at ETH Zurich The Environmental Microbiology group led by Prof. Marie Schölmerich in the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich is recruiting for a fully funded 4-year PhD position . The project is embedded in the interdisciplinary NCCR Genesis network, which connects microbiology with geochemistry, planetary science, physics, chemistry, and origin-of-life research. This doctoral project focuses on the physiology and bioenergetics ...

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Microbiology
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University of Bern

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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
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland is offering a full-time PhD position within the Plant Ecology Research Laboratory (PERL) focused on forest ecophysiology , remote sensing , forest ecology , and plant responses to drought . The project will study how forest canopy temperature and spectral properties reflect tree physiological responses to increasing atmospheric drought and soil water limitation. The research combines field ecophysiology, forest drought experiments, thermal and spectral remote sensin...

Environmental Science
Biology
Remote Sensing
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University of Bern

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PhD opportunity in Auditory Neuroscience at Inselspital Bern / University of Bern within the SOUND Study. The project focuses on state-of-the-art neuroimaging methods including MRI and fNIRS , together with cochlear implants and machine learning . The research goal is to better understand and predict speech understanding after cochlear implantation . This is a student-oriented research opening for candidates interested in sensory neuroscience, clinical hearing research, brain imaging, and data-d...

Computer Science
Biology
Neuroimaging
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2 days ago

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University of Bern

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PhD position in Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Bern , Switzerland, in the Clinical Radiology of Vetsuisse / Vetsuisse Faculty of Bern. This is a 100% temporary PhD opening for 24 months starting April 1, 2027 (earlier by arrangement). The position combines clinical work with scientific research and is centered on MRI and/or CT diagnostics in small animal patients. The successful candidate will be fully integrated into the department’s daily clinical workflows, with responsibil...

Medical Imaging
Biology
Veterinary Science
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2 days ago

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University of Lausanne

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Switzerland

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Great PhD opportunity in skeletal muscle and exercise biochemistry in Lausanne, Switzerland , starting February 2027 . This opening is relevant for candidates interested in muscle physiology, exercise physiology, and related biomedical research. The post is shared by Clément Lanfranchi, who is a PhD student at ISSUL Lausanne, but the message itself is a repost/promotional share rather than a first-person recruitment post from the owner of the position. The post does not list detailed eligibility...

Sports Science
Biology
Exercise Physiology
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3 days ago

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University of Fribourg

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Fully funded PhD position at the University of Fribourg , Switzerland, in the Pascal Bertsch Group (Department of Chemistry). The project focuses on lipid interfaces , gastrointestinal biocorona , and drug delivery within the ERC project GI-CORONA . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, colloid science, analytical chemistry, lipid digestion, and interface-driven biomedical research. Eligibility: applicants should hold a Master's degree in chemistry...

Chemistry
Materials Science
Drug Delivery
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3 days ago

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Inselspital Universitätsspital Bern

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Exciting PhD opening in lipid metabolism , nutrition , and MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) at Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern in Switzerland. The project investigates the complex interplay between lipid metabolism, nutrition, and metabolic liver disease by integrating research in patients and experimental mouse models . The work is strongly translational and aims to unravel disease mechanisms and answer fundamental scientific questions in metabolic liver dis...

Chemistry
Biology
Nutrition
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4 days ago

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Mascha Binder

University of Basel

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The University of Basel’s Translational Immuno-Oncology research group, co-led by Prof. Dr. Mascha Binder and Dr. Sarah Adamo , is offering a PhD position in Translational Tumor Immunology . The project sits at the interface of basic immunology, translational oncology, and patient-centered cancer research, with a strong emphasis on how anti-tumor immune responses emerge, evolve, and support durable disease control. The successful candidate will investigate whether cancer therapies can induce end...

Immunotherapy
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Medical Science
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University of Basel

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The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel is inviting applications for 6 fully funded PhD positions in the SNI Nanoscience PhD program. These projects span a broad nanoscience portfolio, including quantum physics , chemistry , materials science , nanotechnology , biochemistry , cell biology , and nanomedicine . Example topics include circuit quantum electrodynamics in atomically thin nanoelectronic devices, nano photonics with fibre cavities, nanopore detection of nanoclus...

Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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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
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Biomedical Engineering
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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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University of Geneva

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Biochemical Engineering

Biochemistry

Biocatalysis

Electrochemistry

Artificial Photosynthesis

University of Zurich

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Research Interests

Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Dna Repair

Genome Engineering

Genomic Instability

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University of Zurich

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Microbiology

Immunology

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Mucosal Biology

Inflammatory Biology

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Professor of experimental surgical oncology

University of Basel

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Immunology

Cancer Biology

Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition

Inflammatory Biology

University of Bern

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Cancer Biology

Dna Repair

Genomic Instability

Department of Medical Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Biostatistics

Immunology

Cancer Biology

Oncology

Colorectal Cancer

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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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It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
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Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
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