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35 PhD jobs in Switzerland

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PhD student in quantum metamaterials
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD student in quantum metamaterials

Join the Optical Nanomaterial Group to develop quantum metamaterials. Requires a Master's in physics or related fields. Work in an interdisciplinary environment at ETH Zurich.

Published 4 weeks ago
PhD
Doctoral Students in Production Management
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

Doctoral Students in Production Management

Doctoral Students in Production ManagementThe Chair of Production and Operations Management (POM) (Prof. Netland) at D-MTEC, ETH Zurich, in cooperation with the Institute of Technology Management D...

Published 9 months ago
PhD
PhD in cell-scale modelling for high-throughput screening 100 %
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Winterthur, Switzerland

PhD in cell-scale modelling for high-throughput screening 100 %

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral training network “PREDICTOR” is made up of 22 partners. The network will recruit a total of 17 doctoral candidates for project work lasting for 36 months.School: School of EngineeringStarting date: May 15th 2025...

Published 2 months ago
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PhD position in finance
University of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel, Switzerland

PhD position in finance

PhD position in finance starting March 2026. Conduct research, attend conferences, and teach. Requires Master's in finance, programming skills, and English proficiency. Funded for 4 years.

Published 3 weeks ago
Closing on: 2025-09-01 (Europe/Zurich)
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PhD Student
Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)
Villigen PSI, Switzerland

PhD Student

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, ene...

Published 3 weeks ago
Closing in: 7 days
PhD
PhD Student in 1D moiré physics
Empa
Dübendorf, Switzerland

PhD Student in 1D moiré physics

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. ...

Published 4 weeks ago
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PhD Position in Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health and Health Systems
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland

PhD Position in Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health and Health Systems

Join a 3-year PhD project in clinical epidemiology. Requires M.Sc., oncology experience, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in English and German/French/Italian. Start Sept 2025.

Published 3 weeks ago
Closing in: 6 days
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Ph.D. positions in ocean ecological/biogeochemical modeling
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

Ph.D. positions in ocean ecological/biogeochemical modeling

Join a vibrant team at ETH Zurich for Ph.D. positions in ocean ecological/biogeochemical modeling. Focus on marine nitrogen cycle or zooplankton processes. Requires a master's in relevant fields.

Published 1 week ago
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PhD Position in Data-Driven Nonlinear Model Reduction
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD Position in Data-Driven Nonlinear Model Reduction

PhD Position in Data-Driven Nonlinear Model ReductionThe Chair in Nonlinear Dynamics at ETH Zürich is seeking a highly motivated PhD student in the area of data-driven model-reduction for high-dime...

Published 4 weeks ago
PhD
PhD Opening in Bioengineering: Microfluidic in-vitro Barrier Models for Bacterial Lung and Bladder Infections
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD Opening in Bioengineering: Microfluidic in-vitro Barrier Models for Bacterial Lung and Bladder Infections

PhD position in microfluidic in-vitro barrier models for bacterial infections. Requires microengineering, CAD, cell biology, and microscopy skills. 4-year term in Basel, Switzerland.

Published 5 days ago
PhD
PhD position in the field of archaeozoology and isotope analysis 100%
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland

PhD position in the field of archaeozoology and isotope analysis 100%

PhD in archaeozoology/isotope analysis of Neolithic lakeshore settlements. Requires master's in archaeozoology/archaeology, English fluency. 3-year position in Basel and Zurich, starting Oct 2025.

Published 2 weeks ago
Closing on: 2025-07-27 (Europe/Zurich)
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Ph.D. position in atmospheric biogeochemical modeling
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

Ph.D. position in atmospheric biogeochemical modeling

Join an interdisciplinary team to study atmospheric Se cycling. Requires a master's in relevant science, programming skills, and English fluency. Offers training, networking, and flexible work.

Published 5 days ago
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PhD position in Computational Genomics
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD position in Computational Genomics

PhD position in Computational GenomicsThe Animal Genomics group at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences at ETH Zurich investigates DNA variation in individual genomes and at the population scale....

Published 1 week ago
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Ph.D. positions – High-voltage insulation systems
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

Ph.D. positions – High-voltage insulation systems

Ph.D. positions – High-voltage insulation systemsETH Zurich is one of the world-leading universities for science and technology. At ETH Zurich, researchers experience a climate which inspires top p...

Published 3 weeks ago
PhD
PhD student on bio-based materials for advanced wound healing
Empa
Dübendorf, Switzerland

PhD student on bio-based materials for advanced wound healing

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. ...

Published 1 week ago
PhD
PhD Student in Project ’Exploration of Magnetic Topologies by Neutron Scattering’
Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)
Villigen PSI, Switzerland

PhD Student in Project ’Exploration of Magnetic Topologies by Neutron Scattering’

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, ene...

Published 1 month ago
Closing in: 4 days
PhD
PhD student – Physics of bacterial infections
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland

PhD student – Physics of bacterial infections

Join a dynamic research group as a PhD student focusing on bacterial infections using optics and microscopy. Requires a Master's in physics; biology expertise beneficial. Fully funded position.

Published 1 week ago
Closing on: 2025-07-28 (Europe/Zurich)
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PhD Position in Forest Ecology and Silviculture
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD Position in Forest Ecology and Silviculture

PhD Position in Forest Ecology and SilvicultureThe Silviculture Group at ETH Zürich and the Stand Dynamics and Silviculture Group at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Resea...

Published 1 week ago
PhD
PhD Assisted Migration
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD Assisted Migration

Join a PhD project on assisted migration of mountain plants at ETH Zürich. Requires plant ID skills, fieldwork, statistical modeling, and English proficiency. Collaborate with top researchers.

Published 1 week ago
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PhD Position - 3D Cell-Based Tissue Simulation Framework
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD Position - 3D Cell-Based Tissue Simulation Framework

Join a vibrant research group to enhance a 3D tissue simulation framework. Strong C++ skills, computational science background, and interest in biophysics required. Fully funded PhD position.

Published 1 month ago
PhD
Research and Teaching Assistant in Marketing - full position at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM) - Institute of Management
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland

Research and Teaching Assistant in Marketing - full position at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM) - Institute of Management

The Institute of Management (IoM) at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), University of Geneva, is seeking a full-time Research and Teaching Assistant. Home to more than 30 renowned scholars, the IoM conducts cutting-edge research...

Published 2 months ago
Closing in: 4 days
Research assistant
Gen-Q: Call for 51 doctoral positions in Quantum Sciences and Technology
Eucor - The European Campus
Several locations Petersplatz 1, Postfach Basel, Switzerland
Friedrichstraße 39 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Kaiserstraße 12 Karlsruhe, Germany
2 rue des Frères Lumière Mulhouse, France
4 rue Blaise Pascal, CS 90032 Strasbourg, France
Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
ul. Wieniawskiego 1 Poznan, Poland
Eucor – The European Campus, Coordination Office, Maison Universitaire Internationale, 11 presqu’île André Malraux Strasbourg, France

Gen-Q: Call for 51 doctoral positions in Quantum Sciences and Technology

51 doctoral positions in Quantum Sciences and Technology with an international, interdisciplinary focus. Projects last 48 months at partner institutions across Europe.

Published 1 week ago
Closing on: 2025-08-31 (Europe/Paris)
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PhD Student in the field of Hybrid Metamaterials for Bone Replacement
Empa
Dübendorf, Switzerland

PhD Student in the field of Hybrid Metamaterials for Bone Replacement

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. ...

Published 2 weeks ago
PhD
Forum Basiliense Junior Fellows
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland

Forum Basiliense Junior Fellows

Join the Forum Basiliense as a Junior Fellow in 2026 to explore "Conflict and Cooperation." Open to PhD holders globally. CHF 5000/month, travel, and housing support included.

Published 3 weeks ago
Closing on: 2025-07-19 (Europe/Zurich)
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PhD position in energy and environmental economics (70%)
University of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel, Switzerland

PhD position in energy and environmental economics (70%)

PhD position in energy and environmental economics. Write research papers, support teaching, attend seminars. Requires Master's in economics, strong research skills, English proficiency.

Published 2 weeks ago
Closing on: 2025-08-01 (Europe/Zurich)
PhD
PhD Position – Biomedical Robotics in Hydrocephalus Research
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD Position – Biomedical Robotics in Hydrocephalus Research

Join an interdisciplinary PhD project in biomedical robotics for hydrocephalus research. Requires MSc in engineering, interest in interdisciplinary work, and skills in hardware, control, and ML.

Published 1 month ago
PhD
PhD position on optimizing cooling processes and supply chains of heat-sensitive biological products by digital twins
Empa
St. Gallen, Switzerland

PhD position on optimizing cooling processes and supply chains of heat-sensitive biological products by digital twins

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. ...

Published 4 weeks ago
PhD
PhD position in the field of archaeobotany
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland

PhD position in the field of archaeobotany

PhD in archaeobotany at IPAS, University of Basel. Focus on Neolithic lakeshore settlement analysis. Requires master's in archaeology/biology, English fluency. 3-year position, starts Aug 2025.

Published 4 weeks ago
Closing in: 24 hours
PhD
PhD position: modeling fracture in soft materials
ETH Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland

PhD position: modeling fracture in soft materials

PhD position: modeling fracture in soft materialsThe  Computational Mechanics of Building Materials in the Institute for Building Materials at ETH Zurich has an opening for a PhD student in modelin...

Published 3 months ago
PhD
PhD position in Palaeoecology / Palaeolimnology
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland

PhD position in Palaeoecology / Palaeolimnology

PhD position in chironomid palaeoecology. Requires MSc in relevant field, experience in palaeolimnology, and good English. Develop research with Prof. Heiri, contribute to Geoecology group.

Published 1 week ago
Closing on: 2025-08-01 (Europe/Zurich)
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