Doctoral Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research
Join a pioneering research group at the intersection of synthetic biology, nanotechnology, and bioelectronics to develop next-generation medical therapies.
Best for:Best for candidates with a background in physics, materials science, or chemistry interested in bioelectronics and synthetic biology.
Overview
The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group at ETH Zurich's Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate. This position focuses on integrating synthetic biology with advanced nanotechnology and electrogenetic interfaces to engineer programmable human cells for bioelectronic medicine. The successful applicant will work on developing bioelectronic interfaces for real-time metabolic monitoring and therapeutic protein expression. This role offers the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research within a world-class environment in Basel, Switzerland, with potential applications in treating cancer and metabolic diseases.
What you'll do
- Engineer bioelectronic interfaces for closed-loop programming of cellular behavior.
- Perform catalyst engineering and bioelectrode device fabrication.
- Develop computational simulations to model bioelectronic systems.
- Design and implement specialized control software for bioelectronic implants.
- Collaborate with molecular biologists and bioengineers on translational research projects.
- Conduct real-time monitoring of metabolic activity using novel bioelectronic platforms.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English (professional proficiency).
Instruction: English
- Solid knowledge of electrochemistry and materials chemistry.
- Strong academic record.
- Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Ambition to pursue a career in industrial R&D or entrepreneurship.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official ETH Zurich online portal. Please prepare your CV, academic transcripts, publication list, motivation letter, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page research plan for submission.
- CV
- Complete academic transcripts
- List of publications
- Motivation letter
- Two letters of recommendation
- Research plan
Contact
Martin Fussenegger· Professor
martin.fussenegger@bsse.ethz.ch
http://www.bsse.ethz.ch/research/research-groups/biotechnology-and-bioengineering
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