International Fully Funded PhD Positions in the Life Sciences — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Role overview
Life Science Zurich Graduate School
Start of employment by agreement, temporary
Life Science Zurich Graduate School offers over 80 fully funded PhD positions in the life sciences on a regular basis.
- Life Science Zurich Graduate School
- Start of employment by agreement, temporary
- Your responsibilities
- Our PhD programs provide outstanding research and educational opportunities in a dynamic and international environment, ideal for ambitious students aiming to pursue a doctoral degree.
- We aim to attract to Zurich the most promising young scientists from across the world.
- We offer you a challenging training environment, a clear mentoring system and the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Our PhD programs provide outstanding research and educational opportunities in a dynamic and international environment, ideal for ambitious students aiming to pursue a doctoral degree.
- If admitted, you will carry out your research project within one of our participating research groups, aligned with your scientific interests.
- The program is conducted entirely in English and typically spans four years.
Key requirements
- We aim to attract to Zurich the most promising young scientists from across the world.
- We offer you a challenging training environment, a clear mentoring system and the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research.
- As a PhD student, you'll become part of a vibrant scientific and social community, collaborating with leading experts in your field and contributing to impactful discoveries. Qualification profile
- To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold-or expect to soon obtain-a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field from a recognized university.
- Upon arrival in Zurich, students will be required to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of the research group they join. What we offer
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower Discounts
What the company offers
- Throughout your studies, you will benefit from advanced courses and training tailored to support your academic and professional development.
- Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. More Work-Life Balance
Additional details
- As a PhD student, you'll become part of a vibrant scientific and social community, collaborating with leading experts in your field and contributing to impactful discoveries. Qualification profile
- Upon arrival in Zurich, students will be required to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of the research group they join.
- Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH Learning and Development
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions Conditions of Employment Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law International Services
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- As a PhD student, you'll become part of a vibrant scientific and social community, collaborating with leading experts in your field and contributing to impactful discoveries.
- Qualification profile
- What we offer
- Work-Life Balance
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
- Learning and Development
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
- Healthcare
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 91'500 - 128'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universität Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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