Doctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies
Join a world-class research group at ETH Zurich to develop programmable cell-based therapies for human disease.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong background in molecular and cell biology who are interested in translational 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 doctoral candidate. The research focuses on applying synthetic biology principles to engineer human cells for therapeutic applications, including cancer, metabolic, and neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment in Basel, collaborating with experts in biology, engineering, and clinical research. The role involves designing programmable cellular implants and biosensing platforms to advance translational biomedical innovation.
What you'll do
- Engineer human cells using synthetic gene circuits and advanced biosensing platforms.
- Develop novel biosensing systems for real-time monitoring of cellular states.
- Design genetic architectures to enable precise regulation of therapeutic proteins.
- Translate research findings into functional, programmable cellular implant prototypes.
- Collaborate with molecular biologists, bioengineers, and clinical researchers on interdisciplinary projects.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in a relevant field such as Biology, Bioengineering, or Biotechnology.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Strong proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques.
- Experience with the cultivation and engineering of primary human cells.
- Experience with mammalian cell lines.
- Outstanding academic record.
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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