45 phd position jobs found in Zürich

You are invited for a PhD position in the Air Quality and Particle Technology group (Dr. J. Wang). You will matriculate in ETH Zürich and will also work at Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research.Position starting from May 2023 or upon agreement. Project background The research is related to the development of aerosol technologies for bioaerosol sampling, detection and risk management. Bioaerosols, including airborne bacteria, viruses, fungi, and fragments of these organisms pose risks to humans. Even minute amounts of inhaled bioaerosols may cause adverse health impacts such as infectious diseases, allergic diseases, and reactions to toxins or irritants. Emerging hazardous components such as antibiotic resistance genes and metal resistance genes highlight the evolving risks due to bioaerosols. Our group is engaged in the development of various sensors targeting biological pollutants, which have strong synergy with aerosol...

The Ultrafast Dynamics Group (Prof. Steven Johnson) in the Department of Physics of ETH Zürich has an open PhD position. Project background The ultrafast dynamics group studies the electronic and structural dynamics of solid-state materials on time scales ranging from femtoseconds to picoseconds.  By understanding and to some extent controlling these dynamics, we investigate new ways to control such materials on time scales well beyond state-of-the-art methods for materials modification.  We also gain unique insights into the mechanisms that lead to the functionality of many modern materials. Job description We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to investigate the optical properties of materials which are undergoing periodic modulations of atomic and/or magnetic structure.  The goal is to study several regimes of light-phonon and light-magnon interaction and their potential applications for photonic...

The Wieczorek Lab at the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biophysics at ETH Zurich investigates the physical principles underlying the self-assembly of complex intracellular structures from biomolecules. The group uses the microtubule cytoskeleton as a model system. We apply state-of-the-art methods in structural biology, in vitro biochemical reconstitutions, and single molecule biophysics to understand how diverse multi-microtubule assemblies form from a common tubulin “building block”. The results of our work are important for understanding the molecular basis of diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration, which are often directly linked to defects in microtubule network assembly. Project background Previously, we solved the structure of the gamma-tubulin ring complex (gamma-TuRC), a huge multiprotein assembly proposed to nucleate and organize microtubules in cells. We are broadly interested in exploring the following open...

The Rehabilitation Engineering Lab (RELab) at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zurich is an interdisciplinary group with competencies in mechanical and electrical engineering, movement science, neurorehabilitation and neuroscience. The RELab uses robotics, wearable sensor technologies, and non-invasive neuroimaging to explore, assess and restore sensorimotor function in persons with neurological injury, to promote sensorimotor recovery and independence.  Together with the Centre for Digital Health Interventions (CDHI, a joint initiative of the Institute of Implementation Science in Health Care at the University of Zurich, the Institute of Technology Management and School of Medicine at the University of St.Gallen, and the Department of Management, Technology and Economics, ETH Zurich), the RELab is working on developing an AI-based digital tool to support unsupervised and remote technology-assisted rehabilitation after neurological injuries,...

The Chair of Computational Mechanics of Building Materials in the Institute for Building Materials at ETH Zurich has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in experimental fracture mechanics of meta-materials. The position is available with starting date  1. April 2023  or soon thereafter. Project background The Chair of Computational Mechanics of Building Materials conducts research at the interface between mechanics, materials and scientific computing. Research activities are focused on modelling the link between micro- to mesoscale properties of engineering and biological materials and their macroscale mechanical performance. The centre of our interests is on dynamic fracture, earthquake source mechanics, topologically interlocked materials, early-age structural build-up of cement, corrosion-induced cracking in concrete, and granular material mechanics. The overall objective is a fundamental understanding of the multi-scale and multi-physical...

The research of the Human-​centered Sensing Laboratory centers around physics, chemistry and medicine to gain new fundamental understanding in micro/nanosystems for receptors and transducers to advance their fabrication and application in chemical sensing. The development of new technologies from conceptuation to device engineering with validated performance under real conditions tackling healthcare and environmental issues are a particular emphasis. Embedded at ETH Zürich and closely connected to the University Hospital Zürich, our lab features a unique bouquet of fundamental and applied research to respond to our society’s needs. Project background Modern electronic devices (e.g. smartphones) are indispensable tools for billions of people. They interact with us through voice recognition, and activity tracking, give us orientation, record videos and connect us by communication with the world. Surprisingly, chemical recognition is missing. Equipped with...

The Optical Nanomaterial Laboratory  at the Physics Department of ETH Zurich is looking for a PhD candidate in integrated photonics for light source development in collaboration with industry. The preferred starting date is between March and June 2023. Project background Coherent and tunable light sources are needed for a wide variety of applications such as optical communications, ranging and sensing to name a few. Though, the integration of broadband laser is still a challenge. The recent progress in integrated optics and new material platforms open new possibilities for the development of for chip-scale narrow linewidth and widely tunable light source. Job description This PhD project aims to  realize miniature optoelectronic devices from a newly developed thin film platform with more functionalities than typical semiconductors. Most current integrated photonic structures are passive, here the goal is to create multifunctional active devices that can be...

The Chair of Alpine Mass Movements is part of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) at ETH Zurich and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF which is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and thus of the ETH Domain. In our group, we develop numerical models and experimental facilities to better understand the initiation and dynamics of alpine mass movements such as snow avalanches, debris flows and rockfalls. Our research contributes to improve risk assessment and management procedures related to gravitational mass movements in alpine regions and mitigate their impacts. Project background Erosion and entrainment strongly affect the dynamics of alpine mass movements such as rock, ice or snow avalanches and debris flows. In rock avalanches, entrainment of saturated sediments during fast and undrained loading can lead to liquefaction thus enhancing flow mobility and possibly favoring...

The Chair of Alpine Mass Movements is part of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) at ETH Zurich and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF which is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and thus of the ETH Domain. In our group, we develop numerical models and experimental facilities to better understand the initiation and dynamics of alpine mass movements such as snow avalanches, debris flows and rockfalls. Our research contributes to improve risk assessment and management procedures related to gravitational mass movements in alpine regions and mitigate their impacts. Project background Instabilities in glaciers and rock walls can trigger complex process chains involving rock, ice and snow avalanches and outburst floods. Global warming could contribute to an increase in the frequency and magnitude of such catastrophic events. Their anticipation is thus of utmost importance to...

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. At the Institute of Agricultural Science, the  Animal Physiology Group  addresses challenges in the study of embryomaternal communication and the application of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in livestock and wildlife. Project background Assisted reproductive technologies usage in pigs is still underdeveloped due to the challenging female anatomy of the reproductive tract and compromised embryo survival rates. The current practices are lacking practical and non-laborious methods for producing piglets using ART. This project aims to develop a feasible embryo production (EP) scheme in pigs that allow the use of sows of high genetic merit. Job description The study  partially funded by Federal Agency for Agriculture (Bundesamt für Landwirtschaft, BLW) comprises a cooperation approach between ETH Zurich, SUISAG...

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. At the Institute of Agricultural Science, the  Animal Physiology Group  addresses challenges including new approaches for studying reproductive physiology using livestock and wildlife species models. Project background Ultrasound technologies  are routinely used both in fertility clinics and in veterinary diagnostics. More recent 3D and 4D approaches coupled with colored doppler ultrasonography applications including colored Power doppler for blood flow estimation in small vessels are developing. Human and bovine follicle maturation processes largely share similarities. Using cattle as model for human follicle growth dynamics, the goal of this interdisciplinary project is to improve the outcome of ovarian hormonal stimulation. Job description The interdisciplinary PROSPECT-study  funded by PHRT (Personalized Health and...

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. At the Institute of Agricultural Science, the  Animal Physiology Group  addresses reproductive challenges in humans, livestock, and wildlife. We have strong expertise in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in livestock and wildlife species and in the analytics of steroids using both immunoassay – und mass spectrometry (MS) based techniques. Project background In vitro fertilization (IVF)  is routinely applied in fertility clinics across the world for couples facing fertility problems. Although IVF success rates have considerably improved in the last decade, there is still an urgent need to further improve hormonal stimulation protocols. Ovarian follicle stimulation is an important step within the IFV procedure and aims to harvest mature eggs for in vitro fertilisation. There is a wide range of individual responses to the...

The Computer Security Group is a research group in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich.We are interested in a variety of hot topics in the area of systems security with a special focus on hardware. The aim of the group is to improve the security of modern computer systems. To do that, we often build novel analysis techniques to uncover previously-unknown attack surfaces and when appropriate we design and implement new systems to protect against various classes of attacks. This means that the group does heavy technical work, from building low-level systems to analyzing hardware components. Examples of our research topics include hardware design security, microarchitectural security, and operating system security to name a few.  Job description As a new member of the group, you are supposed to contribute to research activities in the group and gradually build your own independent research profile according to...

The Center for Law & Economics is home to about 60 researchers and research assistants from the law, economics, political science, computer science, and data science.  The Center participates in the international discourse on applying quantitative social science methods to the law. At the Center, the Intellectual Property Group (Prof. Stefan Bechtold) invites applications. Project background We conduct empirical and experimental projects in intellectual property, antitrust, privacy, Internet law, legal tech, and related areas. For example, we: investigate the implications of the EU's Digital Market and Digital Services Act, and analyze privacy policies and terms of service, both using empirical methods   Job description In our group, PhD students conduct internationally oriented fundamental research. PhD theses consist of three to four papers, are written in English, and always include an empirical or...

The Research group in Conflict Management hosts a 5-year SNSF-funded project that aims to examine how effective peacekeeping missions are in contributing to the resolution of intra-state and non-state conflicts. The project looks at both the military and diplomatic functions of peacekeeping staff. Project background Our research is theory-driven, empirically grounded, and broad in terms of methodology. We focus on the impact of peace mediation and peacekeeping operations on the termination and resolution of armed conflicts. We examine intrastate armed conflicts between government forces and rebel groups, as well as more locally-driven non-state conflicts between organized armed groups or communal groups.We draw on approaches from political science, international relations, peace and conflict studies, security and strategic studies, and political economy. We use quantitative methods, qualitative methods, or in some cases a mix of both. Job...

The Ethics, Technology and Society research group in the department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS), led by Prof. Dr Margarita Boenig-Liptsin, is inviting applications for a  Post-doctoral researcher in Science, Technology and Society . The position is initially limited to two years, with a possibility for extension, 100% time. You will start on April 1, 2023, or by arrangement, but no later than July 1, 2023.Research in the Ethics, Technology and Society group is on the mutual interplay of science, technology and society using frameworks and methods from Science, Technology & Society (STS), history, philosophy, anthropology, critical theory, and the arts. We privilege interpretive, qualitative methods that combine situated ethnographic detail with deep knowledge of cultural contexts and histories, ideally in a cross-national comparative perspective. Project background You are expected to develop your own research project...

The Computer Security Group is a research group in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich.We are interested in a variety of hot topics in the area of systems and hardware security. The aim of the group is to improve the security of modern computer systems. To do that, we often build novel analysis techniques to uncover previously-unknown attack surfaces and when appropriate we design and implement new systems to protect against various classes of attacks. This means that the group does heavy technical work, from building low-level systems to analyzing hardware components. Examples of our research topics include hardware design security, microarchitectural security, and operating system security to name a few. Job description We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our group. You will collaborate closely with the PhD students while establishing a new line of research in the group. You are...

The Chair of Architecture and Building Systems (A/S) is an interdisciplinary team of researchers focusing on active and passive systems for building energy supply, climate control and occupant comfort. Our research aims to contribute knowledge to the realisation of a CO2-neutral built environment that efficiently consumes and produces energy while providing high user comfort. Our projects range from components to neighbourhoods, from design to operation.The position is available from March 2023 or by agreement. The Project duration is 3 years (annual contracts). Project background The project SPEED2ZERO of the joint initiative of the ETH domain, aims to develop toolboxes, action plans and technology to enable a sustainable transformation to a net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) and biodiversity-positive Switzerland. Solutions will target immediate action conducive to halving GHG emissions by 2030, developing the required infrastructure, ensuring a resilient energy system, and...

  The Chair of Hydrology and Water Resources Management is inviting you to join us in exploring how to improve predictions of sediment pathways and budgets in river basins. We have two PhD openings in Zurich on data-driven geomorphology and hydrology-sediment modelling.   Project background   Sediment performs several critical functions for river, coastal and marine ecosystems, it generates natural hazards like erosion, debris flows and landslides, and forms floodplains with unique functions for humans and ecosystems. However, much remains unknown about the details of where are the sediment sources and sinks in the landscape, the pathways that connect them, and when and how they are activated – especially insofar as quantitative predictions of sediment fluxes at the river basin scale are concerned. We are an interdisciplinary team consisting of a hydrology-sediment modelling group (Molnar, ETH Zurich) and a geology-geomorphology group...

The Molecular Plant Breeding group of ETH Zurich is hosted in the Department of Environmental Systems Science and is closely collaborating with Agroscope, the Swiss centre of excellence for agricultural research. The group aims at developing molecular methods and techniques to understand the genetic composition of complex traits and applying this knowledge to plant breeding, supporting the development of new cultivars with novel traits that can contribute to sustainable agriculture. Project background Successful plant breeding has always relied on state-of-the-art technologies to generate, screen and select plants with desired traits. New plant breeding techniques (NPBTs) encompass a set of different approaches with the potential to further advance plant breeding but also raise, as all new technologies do, certain concerns.The project Engage within a joint initiative of the ETH domain aims at strengthening evidence-based dialogue on wicked societal problems, with one...