PhD in Synthetic Biology for Programmable Cell Therapies

ETH Zurich; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich in Basel invites exceptional candidates to apply for a PhD position focused on synthetic biology-inspired human therapies. Projects combine molecular engineering, cell programming, and biosensing platforms to engineer human cells, develop gene circuits, and translate advances into programmable cellular implants.

The role is highly interdisciplinary, involving close collaboration with molecular biologists, bioengineers, and clinical researchers, in a world-class environment that

Qualifikationen

• We are seeking highly motivated applicants eager to bridge basic and translational research in cell biology and synthetic biology.
• Candidates should have strong skills in molecular and cell biology techniques, including cultivation and engineering of primary human cells and mammalian cell lines.
• Experience with in vivo techniques, as well as completion of an accredited course in laboratory animal science (FELASA / LTK or equivalent), would be an asset.

Aufgaben

• PhD projects will combine molecular engineering, cell programming, and chemical-biological interfacing to engineer human cells using synthetic gene circuits and biosensing platforms.
• Projects will be highly interdisciplinary, fostering close collaboration with molecular biologists, bioengineers, and clinical researchers to accelerate translation into clinically relevant therapies.

Kenntnisse

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Primary human cells cultivation

Mammalian cell lines engineering

Tools

Laboratory techniques

FELASA/LTK

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich in Basel invites exceptional candidates to apply for a PhD position focused on synthetic biology-inspired human therapies. Projects combine molecular engineering, cell programming, and biosensing platforms to engineer human cells, develop gene circuits, and translate advances into programmable cellular implants.

The role is highly interdisciplinary, involving close collaboration with molecular biologists, bioengineers, and clinical researchers, in a world-class environment that