PhD Position in Sustainable Protein Production: ETH Zurich is offering a PhD student position focused on developing innovative methods for microbial manufacturing of proteins from reactive gases, part of the EC-sponsored HydroCow consortium.
PhD Student Position in Development of Protocols for Isolation of Microbial Strains for Sustainable Protein Production
Designation
PhD Student
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Sustainable Protein Production |
| Location | Basel, Switzerland |
| Last Date to Apply | Refer to the official application portal |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Industrial Biotechnology.
- Good communication skills in English and ability to work in a team.
- Preferably a solid background in:
- Chemistry and spectrometric analyses
- Development of protocols from scratch
- Working under atmosphere control (e.g., glove boxes)
Description
The PhD student will:
- Develop high-throughput assays, often using fluorescence-based biosensors.
- Characterize assay performance using leading strains.
- Execute large-scale screening campaigns involving up to 1 million variant strains.
- Collaborate and report on BPL results during consortium meetings.
- Co-coordinate tasks with all partners in the HydroCow project.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the online application portal, which must include:
- A cover letter (max. 1 A4) detailing background, interest, and motivation.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Academic certificates (including transcripts for Master’s degree).
- Two reference letters.
Note: Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
For questions regarding the position, applicants can contact Martin Held via email at Martin.Held@bsse.ethz.ch.
For further information about BPL and D-BSSE, please refer to the ETH Zurich website.
