Interdisciplinary PhD Position: Opportunity for a fully-funded PhD position in an interdisciplinary project focusing on genome-wide sequencing, metabolomics, and microbiology to study transcription factors in bacterial pathogens. The project aims to identify key molecular interactions driving the establishment of infections in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with the potential to develop new therapeutic strategies.
Interdisciplinary PhD Position in Molecular Systems Biology
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Molecular Systems Biology, with a focus on genome-wide sequencing, metabolomics, and microbiology in the context of bacterial pathogens and transcription factors.
Location: Institute of Molecular Systems Biology at ETH Zürich, starting in January 2025.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Essential: Basic laboratory experience with molecular biology, excellent communication skills in English.
- Desirable: Experience with in vitro protein assays, programming skills in Python.
- Key personal characteristics: Commitment to actively participate and promote a positive lab environment, willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborations.
Job Description:
The PhD student will apply high-throughput genome-wide sequencing approaches and metabolomics to characterize the regulatory network and molecular signals enabling infections in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The research will focus on understanding how transcription factors drive decision-making in bacterial pathogens and developing new therapeutic strategies based on this knowledge.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to jtrouillon@ethz.ch:
- A description of why you are interested in this position and how it fits with your career aspirations.
- A description of previous experiences and the biological questions addressed in past project(s).
- Your CV.
- Contact information of 1-3 references.
Last Date for Apply: The starting date is flexible, ideally beginning of 2025, with an expected duration of the PhD program being 4 years. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
This scholarship provides an exceptional opportunity to work in a dynamic team, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and fostering a collaborative atmosphere. If you’re passionate about advancing knowledge in molecular systems biology and contributing to potentially life-saving research in bacterial pathogenesis, we encourage you to apply and be part of pioneering research at the Institute of Molecular Systems Biology at ETH Zürich.
