PhD Studentships in Virology and Immunology: The Institute of Medical Virology is offering three fully-funded PhD studentships for 2025. The positions are ideal for candidates with strong backgrounds in molecular biology, virology, or immunology, aiming to contribute to cutting-edge research. These studentships provide an excellent opportunity to work with leading experts in HIV immunology, influenza viruses, and the interferon system.
PhD Studentships in Virology and Immunology (x3)
Designation:
PhD Studentships in Virology and Immunology (x3)
Research Area:
Molecular biology, virology, immunology, HIV immunology and vaccine design, respiratory virus transmission, and the interferon system in health and disease.
Location:
Institute of Medical Virology, ETH Zurich and University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree (recent or soon to be awarded) in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Virology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine).
- Previous relevant research experience in Life Sciences.
- Motivation and commitment to advancing molecular virology and immunology research.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Description:
Successful candidates will join one of the following research groups:
- Prof. Alexandra Trkola — Focus: HIV immunology and vaccine design.
- Prof. Silke Stertz — Focus: Molecular biology of influenza viruses and respiratory virus transmission.
- Prof. Benjamin G. Hale — Focus: Molecular biology of the interferon system in health and disease.
Each student will develop and contribute to a high-impact research project in one of these areas. Students will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, technical training, and supervision within a dynamic and internationally recognized research environment.
What We Offer:
- Fully-funded positions with an annual salary of CHF 47,040 – CHF 55,000.
- Enrollment in the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (ETH Zurich and University of Zurich).
- Participation in the Microbiology and Immunology PhD program.
- Access to high-quality research facilities, including modern molecular virology and immunology labs and a Biosafety Level 3 lab.
- High-quality supervision and mentoring, with PhD completion times of 4-5 years.
- Opportunities to present research at national and international conferences.
How to Apply:
Applications must be made directly to the Life Science Zurich Graduate School of the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Please select the Microbiology and Immunology (MIM) program as the primary PhD program and clearly express your scientific motivations to join one of the specific research groups when describing your future research interests.
Last Date for Apply:
November 1, 2024
For more information and to apply, visit: Life Science Zurich Graduate School.
