Predoctoral Position under the Supervision of Prof. Ana Costa-Ramón

Jacobs Center for Productive Youth DevelopmentPredoctoral Position under the Supervision of Prof. Ana Costa-Ramón70 % We invite applications for a predoctoral position under the supervision of Prof. Ana Costa-Ramón starting in Summer or Fall 2024 (flexible start date). This position provides opportunities for aspiring economists to gain research experience...

Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development Predoctoral Position under the Supervision of Prof. Ana Costa-Ramón70 % We invite applications for a predoctoral position under the supervision of Prof. Ana Costa-Ramón starting in Summer or Fall 2024 (flexible start date). This position provides opportunities for aspiring economists to gain research...

Job description Project and Supervision: The selected PhD candidate will embark on a research project culminating in a dissertation of at least three high-quality papers intended for top-tier journals. Co-supervision will be provided by Prof. Georg von Krogh, Dr. Ann-Kristin Weiser, and a team of senior researchers at SMI. Expected starting time: Q4...

Your responsibilities Current research topics revolve around the use of large-scale historical data to answer economic research questions, with applications in cultural economics, political economy, and economic history. Your profile The positions are well-suited for BA or Master's program graduates who wish to gain first-hand experience in...

Job description The objective will be to measure reaction rates at the cell surface and pathway activation under various molecular confinement conditions. You will design and fabricate confinement conditions through adhesive patterning of surfaces, microfluidic systems, and 3D cell encapsulation in hydrogels. You will use advanced imaging techniques,...

Your responsibilities Secondary lymphedema is one of the most common side effects of oncologic surgery (breast cancer, melanomas, sarcomas, gynecological tumors etc.) and it is estimated that 20-25% of all patients receiving lymphadenectomy will develop a measurable degree of lymphedema, thus indicating the immense size of the suffering population....

IKMZ - Department of Communication and Media ResearchDoctoral Position in Political Communication (3+1 years)80 % The University of Zurich is the largest research university in Switzerland. The Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) is one of the leading communication departments in Europe. The University of Zurich is interested in the...

Your responsibilities Your tasks would be: Cleaning and merging large confidential Swiss data sets and running estimation models. We expect an occupation rate of at least 20% during the semester with preferably a higher rate during the summer months. We will conduct interviews with candidates in the second half of May and expect the work to start in...

IKMZ - Department of Communication and Media ResearchDOCTORAL POSITION (RESEARCH ASSISTANT, 3-6 YRS) IN COMPUTATIONAL COMMUNICATION SCIENCE (PROF. DR. JING ZENG)60 % The University of Zurich is the largest research university in Switzerland. IKMZ is one of the leading communication departments in Europe. The University of Zurich is interested in the equality...

Department of Communication and Media ResearchDOCTORAL POSITION (RESEARCH ASSISTANT, 3-6 YRS) IN COMPUTATIONAL COMMUNICATION SCIENCE (PROF. DR. JING ZENG)60 % The University of Zurich is the largest research university in Switzerland. IKMZ is one of the leading communication departments in Europe. The University of Zurich is interested in the equality of men...

Job description The PhD will focus on implementing numerical optimization strategies to design pulse sequences for high-resolution solid-state NMR under magic-angle spinning. The efficiency of such pulse-sequence elements is key for improving the sensitivity of NMR experiments. To obtain the best performance not only parameters of the spin systems but...

Your responsibilities You will be responsible for the data science and computational aspect of an event-based model aiming at optimizing a variety of aspects in greenhouse management. This requires data curation and devising spiking neural networks with neuromorphic hardware. A great opportunity to interact with researchers from a variety of background...

Your responsibilities Employment is at 80% FTE and includes within this about 20% teaching. The position is a training opportunity and the successful candidates are expected to use the remaining unpaid 20% for their own further training and skill development. Your profile We are looking for candidates with a neuroscience background (a Master's...

Your responsibilities We are a young and ambitious group aiming to understand the fundamental chemical phenomena and reactivity in liquids and at interfaces that are of immense interest in many fields of basic and applied science and technology. We are located in a brand-new world-class research building and take advantage of the unique beyond...

Your responsibilities The appointee will work closely with members of the group and contribute to the intellectual life of the small but lively unit. They will have ample time to pursue their research and will be expected to apply for fellowships and grants during their tenure. Postdoctoral fellows' responsibilities also include contributing to the...

Department of EconomicsPre-Doc Position in the Department of Economics70 % David Yanagizawa-Drott is seeking highly skilled and motivated students to join a two-year pre-doctoral program in the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich.Successful applicants will be based in Zurich with travel in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Tanzania) and will work...

Your responsibilities Porphyrinoid cofactors play important rules in biological systems ranging from the conversion of light to energy to the catalysis of difficult reactions. The project deals with the synthesis and study of metallo-corrinoids and covers fundamental and applied aspects. It includes organic as well as inorganic and electrochemical...

Your responsibilities The successful candidates will have the chance to work in an exciting and timely international project, together with a motivated and diverse team in Zurich and with investigators over three international sites. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to conduct analyses of behavioral and imaging data, disseminate...

Your responsibilities The PhD project will deal with development and application of novel, accurate approaches for the study of functional compounds. A possible direction of the project is the development of advanced dynamic approaches for detailed and realistic study of reaction mechanisms and reaction networks considering in a sophisticated manner...

Job description Development of theoretical concepts for tools leveraging digital technologies for circular construction, facilitating circular processes along the value chain (identification and categorization of reusable materials, design with reused elements, etc.) in the construction sector Exploration of implementation possibilities for...