PhD Position in Bacteria & Materials Interactions — Empa
- Località
- St. Gallen
- Contratto
- full-time
- Pubblicato
- Oggi
Panoramica
Materials science and technology are our passion.
With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
- Materials science and technology are our passion.
- With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
- We are looking for a highly motivated and curious candidate with:
- A Master's degree in Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
Requisiti principali
- We are looking for a highly motivated and curious candidate with:
- A Master's degree in Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
- Strong interest in antimicrobial resistance, biomaterials, microbiology, or phage therapy
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Microbiology and bacterial culture / Biofilm research / Biomaterials and hydrogels / Molecular biology or synthetic biology / Bacteriophages
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary team Previous experience with phages, hydrogels, wound healing models, or antimicrobial testing is advantageous. Our offer A highly international and multidisciplinary research environment
- Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Scientific training spanning microbiology, biomaterials engineering, phage biology, and translational biomedical research
- Close collaboration with leading bacteriophage experts at ETH Zurich and opportunities to work across disciplines
- A stimulating work environment within one of Switzerland's leading research institutions
- Attractive employment conditions according to Empa regulations The position is available from November 2026 or after negotiation with a duration of four years.
- We live a culture of inclusion and respect.
Processo di candidatura
- We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons.
- Please submit these exclusively via our job portal.
Contatti
- Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Dettagli ulteriori
- With a strong translational focus, the project seeks to advance these living therapeutic systems toward clinically relevant solutions for wound infections and antimicrobial resistance.
- You will contribute to the development of injectable, self-healing biomaterial-based hydrogels for the local delivery of probiotics and bacteriophages to wound sites. Your work will involve:
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary team Previous experience with phages, hydrogels, wound healing models, or antimicrobial testing is advantageous. A highly international and multidisciplinary research environment
Note e contenuto originale
- Your tasks
- You will contribute to the development of injectable, self-healing biomaterial-based hydrogels for the local delivery of probiotics and bacteriophages to wound sites.
- Your work will involve:
- Your profile
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary team Previous experience with phages, hydrogels, wound healing models, or antimicrobial testing is advantageous.
- A highly international and multidisciplinary research environment
Domande frequenti su questo annuncio
Che stipendio offre Empa per questa posizione?
Empa indica CHF 57'500 - 87'000 lordi annui per questo ruolo a St. Gallen. Questo è lo stipendio pubblicato nell'annuncio originale (o, quando il datore non specifica una cifra, una stima realistica per ruolo e settore) — il calcolatore di questo sito lo converte nel netto reale una volta applicate imposta da frontaliere e contributi sociali.
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