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PhD Researcher About the company ORYL Photonics is a startup located in Epalinges near Lausanne, Switzerland. The company commercializes laboratory instruments based on Second Harmonic Scattering (SHS), a non‑linear optical effect triggered using femtosecond lasers, and works closely with academic partners such as EPFL to advance photonics applications in...

As part of the SNSF-funded project “Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary”, we work on real-world applications of artificial intelligence for the Swiss judiciary in close collaboration with courts and partners across Switzerland. We are looking for aPhD Student in Law.This doctoral position is part of the SNSF-funded project “Responsible AI for the...

Seeking **experienced researchers and technical experts** to support a frontier-model evaluation project focused on agentic workflows. You will design and validate challenging benchmark tasks in **data science, machine learning, finance, and coding** to help identify reasoning and problem-solving gaps in advanced STEM models. The role involves building...

We are seeking three highly motivated doctoral researchers to join the team of CURLEW (Census of Urban and Rural Language in England and Wales). CURLEW is a four-year project (from August 2026) funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation as part of the International Co-Investigator Scheme with the UK's Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and...

PhD Student in Radiochemistry 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, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable...

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) invites applications for a PhD position in Robotics, at the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA USI-SUPSI) within the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI), located in Lugano. The degree of employment is 100%, with a contract starting on October 1, 2026, or...

100%, Zurich, fixed-termprint DruckenAs part of the SNSF-funded project “Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary”, we work on real-world applications of artificial intelligence for the Swiss judiciary in close collaboration with courts and partners across Switzerland. We are looking for a PhD Student in Law. This doctoral position is part of the...

ETH Zürich's Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences invites a motivated PhD candidate to join the Schibli Group. You will develop radiolabeling for glycosylated peptides and nanobodies, analyze pharmacokinetics, and perform preclinical PET/SPECT studies in collaboration with ETH and PSI colleagues.The role requires a strong background in...

Expected start date: August 1, 2026, or by agreementContract length: 1 year, renewable up to a maximum of 5 yearsActivity rate: Full-time, or part-time by agreementWorkplace: Lausanne-DorignySupervisor: Prof. Christian PeukertSalary: According to the UNIL salary scale for graduate assistants Your responsibilities At least 50% of the position will be...

ETH Zürich is well known for its excellent education, ground-breaking fundamental research and for implementing its results directly into practice.As part of the SNSF-funded project “Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary”, we work on real-world applications of artificial intelligence for the Swiss judiciary in close collaboration with courts and...

University of Basel is seeking a PhD candidate in Psychology to join the Human Development group. The project focuses on how metacognitive monitoring and regulation develop from childhood through adolescence, including use of AI-based tools for learning and uncertainty.The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, design research tasks,...

As part of the SNSF-funded project "Responsible AI for the Swiss Judiciary", we work on real-world applications of artificial intelligence for the Swiss judiciary in close collaboration with courts and partners across Switzerland. We are looking for a PhD Student in Law. This doctoral position is part of the SNSF-funded project "Responsible AI for the Swiss...

Über die StelleThe University of Zurich, Switzerland’s largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put...

info_outlineXPlease complete your application before 23th October 2026. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis.This internship is intended for students enrolled in their penultimate/final year of education in an accredited full-time PhD degree program located in the EMEA region. Participation in the...

info_outlineXGoogle welcomes people with disabilities.Please complete your application before 23rd October 2026. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis.This internship is intended for students enrolled in their penultimate/final year of education in an accredited full-time PhD degree program located in the...

The Chair of Applied Macroeconomics at ETH Zurich and the KOF Swiss Economic Institute invite applications for PhD positions in Applied Macroeconomics and Political Economy based at KOF and affiliated with the Chair of Applied Macroeconomics. You will develop a dissertation under supervision, using econometric methods on macroeconomic and policy-relevant...

NCCR Genesis invites applications for a fully funded PhD position to explore habitable planetary environments and biosignature detectability. The project involves developing a computational modelling framework and applying it to Venus and Enceladus in close collaboration with ETH Zurich and the University of Bern.The successful candidate will work in an...

ETH Zurich’s Optical Materials Engineering Laboratory seeks a Doctoral researcher to study the experimental characterization of semiconductor nanocrystals. The role focuses on magic-sized and core/shell nanocrystals using optical and electron microscopy techniques, with collaboration across synthesis and theory groups.Applicants should hold an MSc in...

ETH Zürich is seeking a motivated PhD student to join their Professorship of Solid Mechanics. This position focuses on computational earthquake rupture mechanics, requiring a strong background in computational mechanics and programming skills The ideal candidate will engage in theoretical and numerical investigation of dynamic earthquake processes,...

Theoretical and computational doctoral position at ETH Zurich's D-MAVT focuses on nanocrystal growth in CdSe, InP, and related materials. You will develop models coupling DFT energies, mass-balance equations, and kinetic Monte Carlo simulations to understand growth modes and morphologies.Collaborating with experimentalists, you will integrate input from...