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Universities with open postdoc positions in cell biology in Switzerland include University Hospital of Zurich, EPFL and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
University Hospital of Zurich
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The Boettcher Lab, led by Principal Investigator Prof. Dr. med. Steffen Boettcher , is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for work in experimental hematology and functional genomics. The position is based in the Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology at University Hospital Zurich and the University of Zurich, within the Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich. The laboratory investigates molecular mechanisms underlying normal and malignant hematopoiesis, with particular emphasis on hematopoi...
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EPFL
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The Zenk Lab at EPFL’s NeuroNA Chair in Epigenomics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (EpiGN) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an interdisciplinary project at the intersection of single-cell genomics, machine learning, and developmental biology. The position focuses on integrating and analysing multi-modal single-cell datasets, including scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, scCUT&Tag, Hi-C, and proteomics, to study trajectory inference, regulatory dynamics, and cell fate decisions. A central aim is to u...
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Maria Brbic
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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Maria Brbic’s lab at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is advertising several postdoc positions in an exciting interdisciplinary area at the intersection of AI and biology . The research themes mentioned include foundation models for single-cell biology , spatial biology , multimodal AI , and AI agents for scientific discovery . This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in computational biology, machine learning, and data-driven biological discovery. The post does not spec...
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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Postdoc in Cancer Neuroscience at EPFL The Kim Laboratory at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to study how neuronal activity and the physical tumor microenvironment cooperate to drive brain cancer progression. The project focuses on cancer neuroscience, glioma biology, neuron–glioma interactions, mechanochemical signaling, tissue stiffness, extracellular matrix composition, and mechanosensitive ion channels...
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Vibhu Prasad
University of Geneva
Switzerland
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Assistant Professor Vibhu Prasad at the University of Geneva is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral scientist to join his lab in Geneva, Switzerland. The project focuses on molecular mechanisms of adenovirus persistence, using innovative single-cell and bulk technologies. This is a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds in virology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, and related molecular medicine research. Applicants should have a completed PhD in Virology, Cell and Molecular Biology, ...
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University of Basel
Switzerland
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Postdoctoral Position in Neuroimmunology at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel , in a joint venture with the University Hospitals Basel. The position is in the Clinical Neuroimmunology group led by Prof. Tobias Derfuss , with the broader research environment connected to the Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB) headed by Professor Ludwig Kappos . The project focuses on multiple sclerosis and related autoimmune/neuroimmune disorders, especial...
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University of Geneva
Switzerland
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📢 The University of Geneva Life Sciences PhD School is approaching its November call, with many laboratories recruiting PhD students across modern life sciences. This opportunity is aimed at students interested in Life Sciences , Biology , and related research areas. The post highlights a dynamic and international research environment in Geneva, Switzerland , and points applicants to the PhD School portal for available positions. Research themes mentioned in the post include structural cell biol...
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University of Basel
Switzerland
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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...
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University of Basel
Switzerland
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Fully funded PhD position in molecular microbiology is available at the Drescher Lab, Biozentrum, University of Basel, Switzerland . The doctoral thesis will investigate emergent behaviours in bacterial biofilm communities , with a focus on molecular microbiology and bacterial community biology. The project may involve approaches such as transcriptomics, bacterial genetics, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, and microfluidic systems. Applicants should hold a Master's degree with a research the...
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Estimated costs in Switzerland.
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![]() 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
Associate Professor
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Bacterial Physiology
Host-pathogen Interaction
Biofilm Formation
Lecturer for "Medizin + Technik" (MA)
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials
Tissue Biology
In Vitro Studies
Tendon Biology
Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Eukaryotic Biology
Membrane Trafficking
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Eukaryotic Biology
Membrane Trafficking
Pathogen Biology
Associate Professor
ETH-Bereich Hochschulen
Switzerland
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Fate
Morphogenesis
Tissue Biology
Professor
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Next-generation Sequencing
Flow Cytometry
Transcriptomic
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