Doctoral studentships, Molecular Mucosal Immunology Group
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The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a new interdisciplinary researchinstitute dedicated to innovation in immune engineering. Founded in 2024 through a generous endowment from Fondation Botnar, the BIIE supports scientists in taking onsome of the world's most challenging problems in immunology and global health. Theinstitute unites experts across immunology, biomedicine, bioengineering, and related fields, creating a unique multidisciplinary environment with a mission to make a lasting impact and to train future leaders in immune engineering.TasksWe are looking to recruit up to three PhD students for projects focused on developing effective oral vaccines and exploring how the microbiome contributes to protection from infection.Project 1 is focused on understanding how oral vaccine structure determines delivery of intact antigen to gut-associated lymphoid tissues in the juvenile and adult gut.Project 2 is focused on elucidating the structures of antibody-glycan complexes via the development of novel native mass spectrometry techniques.Project 3 is focused on understanding the mechanisms by which urinary and gut commensal microbes contribute to prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections.As part of our team, you'll receive hands-on supervision and training, along with support for your professional and personal growth. Your responsibilities will include:Designing and conducting wet-lab experiments that address specific research questions.Analyzing complex data and effectively communicating your findings.Participating in strategic planning, collaborating with others, and writing scientific papers.Engaging with all aspects of the research group's work, from reading relevant literature to sharing ideas and participating in group meetings and journal clubs.The Molecular Mucosal Immunology group is dedicated to fostering creativity in science. We offer a balance of expert mentorship and the freedom to shape and drive your project independently. Our research is aimed at advancing fundamental knowledge of the mucosal immune system and applying this knowledge to achieve real-world clinical impact.RequirementsEssential:Bachelors and Masters in biological sciences, biochemistry, biophysics or a related subject.Aptitude to work in a dynamic and diverse team and enthusiasm to solve complex problems.Strongly preferred:Research experience in the areas of microbiology, vaccinology, microbiome sciences, analytical chemistry or mucosal immunology.Experience working with bacterial glycans, recombinant antibodies and/or bacteriophages.Ability to programme in R and/or Python.Further detailsWe particularly want to hear from applicants who are excited to work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, and who have drive to push the boundaries of knowledge. Bold and innovative research ideas will be welcomed.These positions can start as early as January 2026. Please note that the group will relocate from Zurich to the new BIIE building in Basel in early 2027.Application deadline: November 7th 2025
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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Zurich, Schweiz Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering - BIIE VollzeitThe Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to innovation in immune engineering. Founded in 2024 through a generous endowment from Fondation Botnar, the BIIE supports scientists in taking on some of the world's most challenging problems in immunology and global health. The institute unites experts...
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Zurich, Schweiz ETH Zurich VollzeitPostdoc or PhD student position in molecular dissection of cellular crosstalk in the intestinal mucosa100%, Zurich, fixed-termThe intestinal mucosa forms an integral barrier between our bodies and the outside world. Being exposed to a huge variety of metabolites and microbes taken up with our food or stably colonizing the intestine, it is permeable for...
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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Zurich, Schweiz Institute for Regenerative Medicine - IREM VollzeitInstitute for Regenerative Medicine - IREM Postdoctoral Researcher - Gene and Cell Therapy 100 % **You can find more information about us at**: **Responsibilities**: - Design of novel CRISPR-based editing tools - Work with mouse and human hematopoietic stem cells - Testing of gene therapy vectors in vitro, and in cellular and mouse models - Generation of...
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Phd Student
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Zurich, Schweiz Institute of Molecular Cancer Research Vollzeit_Institute of Molecular Cancer Research_ **PhD student** **60%**:The Institute of Molecular Cancer Research (IMCR) is a joint institute of the Faculty of Medicine (MeF) and the Faculty of Science (MNF) at the University of Zurich. Research in our laboratory is focused on the early pathogenetic events driving diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and in the...
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Phd Student
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Zurich, Schweiz Children's Hospital Zurich VollzeitChildren's Hospital Zurich_ **PhD student** **100 % **:We are interested in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a group of genetic disorders of lymphocyte cytotoxicity predisposing children and infants to severe multi-system inflammatory syndrome. Immune stimulation, e.g. following infections, is poorly controlled, leading to excessive activation of T...
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Group Leader, Scientist
Vor 6 Tagen
Zurich, Schweiz Numab Therapeutics AG VollzeitNumab Therapeutics AG is an expanding, clinical stage Swiss biotech company based in Wädenswil, canton of Zürich. The company is focused on the discovery and development of novel, antibody fragment-based therapeutics. With our breakthrough antibody-discovery and multi-specifics engineering platform, we are committed to the development of differentiated...
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Student Research Assistant
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Zurich, Schweiz Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine VollzeitInstitute for Quantitative Biomedicine_ **Student Research Assistant** **10 % (ca. 4h per week) **:The research group of Prof. Joller is looking for a Student Research Assistant (ca. 4h per week) to strengthen our research team. We are an established research group at the University of Zurich and part of the recently founded Department of Quantitative...
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Scientist – Antibody Engineering
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Zurich, Schweiz Panda International VollzeitScientist – Antibody Discovery and EngineeringZurich, Switzerland – Full-time, permanentCompany DescriptionAt a leading biotechnology company based in Switzerland, we foster a culture built on scientific curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. Our teams work at the forefront of antibody discovery and engineering, combining deep scientific expertise...
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Zurich, Schweiz Department of Biochemistry, University of Zurich VollzeitDepartment of Biochemistry_ **PhD position in structural biology of Fe-S proteins** Research in the Kassube group focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of Fe-S protein biogenesis and DNA repair. We employ state-of-the-art structural biology methods in combination with biochemical and biophysical techniques to obtain mechanistic insights into the...
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Associate in Display Technologies
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Zurich, Schweiz Coopers Group AG VollzeitWe are looking for a talented Senior Research Associate who will be committed to the generation of antibody libraries and focus on selection, screening, and characterization of therapeutic antibodies and proteins using in vitro display technologies. **Tasks & Responsibilities** - Design in vitro selection strategies (i.e. phage display and ribosomal...
