Doctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- Today
Role overview
Doctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies
100%, Basel, fixed-term print Drucken
A World-Class Research Environment at the Nexus of Biology, Engineering, and Physical Sciences
- Doctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies
- 100%, Basel, fixed-term print Drucken
Application process
- Martin Fussenegger at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of the ETH Zurich in Basel invites exceptional candidates to apply for a PhD position in pioneering projects developing synthetic biology-inspired human therapies.
- Leveraging innovative platforms such as novel biosensors, gene switches, genetic closed-loop circuits, and chemical structures that interface with and actuate cellular activities, we design programmable cellular implants and devices for therapeutic applications.
- By integrating fundamental discoveries with translational development, we aim to shape the future of biomedical innovation. Job description
- PhD projects will combine molecular engineering, cell programming, and chemical–biological interfacing to engineer human cells using synthetic gene circuits and biosensing platforms, develop novel biosensing systems for real-time monitoring of cellular states, create genetic architectures for precise therapeutic protein regulation, and translate these research advances into programmable cellular implant prototypes
- Projects will be highly interdisciplinary, fostering close collaboration with molecular biologists, bioengineers, and clinical researchers to accelerate translation into clinically relevant therapies Profile
- We are seeking highly motivated applicants eager to bridge basic and translational research in cell biology and synthetic biology
- Candidates should have strong skills in molecular and cell biology techniques, including cultivation and engineering of primary human cells and mammalian cell lines
- Experience with in vivo techniques, as well as completion of an accredited course in laboratory animal science (FELASA / LTK or equivalent), would be an asset
Additional details
- 100%, Basel, fixed-term
- Situated in Basel, Switzerland, at the heart of the BioValley, a tri-national region that hosts 40% of the global life science industry and numerous major pharmaceutical companies, the D-BSSE offers a unique environment for high-impact translational research with unparalleled access to academic and industrial expertise. Project background
- By integrating fundamental discoveries with translational development, we aim to shape the future of biomedical innovation.
- Projects will be highly interdisciplinary, fostering close collaboration with molecular biologists, bioengineers, and clinical researchers to accelerate translation into clinically relevant therapies
- We welcome applicants with an outstanding academic record and who are enthusiastic about building a career in academia, industrial R&D, or biotechnology entrepreneurship
- You can expect numerous benefits , such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare and attractive pension benefits
- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability
- We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversit
Notes and original content
- Situated in Basel, Switzerland, at the heart of the BioValley, a tri-national region that hosts 40% of the global life science industry and numerous major pharmaceutical companies, the D-BSSE offers a unique environment for high-impact translational research with unparalleled access to academic and industrial expertise.
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- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich
- We value diversity and sustainability
- We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.
- Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversit
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