Title of the project: The molecular architecture of the archaeal cell envelope

This particular PhD position is aimed at developing methods for bioimaging by light and electron microscopy. The PhD project is aimed at setting up and improving methods to characterize archaeal cells. These methods will be employed to understand the structure and mechanism of cellular complexes. Secondments are planned to academic ARCTECH partners to learn specific technologies required for the project.

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required selection criteria

• Excellent track record in relation to the opportunity
• Completed Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an above average grade for your MSc degree.
• Very good communication and collaboration skills and fluency in English

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience in Microbiology
• Experience in Imaging
• Experience in time management and teamwork
• Above-average commitment, ability to work independently and integrate into an interdisciplinary team
• Scientific curiosity and passion

Specific Requirements

• Must not already hold a doctoral degree
• Must comply with the MSC Action mobility rule: not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date

Additional Information

Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art training within the ARCTECH doctoral network, at an academic, and industry level
• Opportunities to collaborate with discipline specific world leading researchers
• A mobility allowance to support relocation
• A family allowance for the relocation of family (terms and conditions apply)

Selection process

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.Applications should include:

• Complete CV (name, address, degree(s) with transcript(s) of grades, research experience, educational and employment history, publications etc.)
• Letter of application (max. 0.5 page) including a short explanation of the applicant’s motivation to undertake a PhD
• Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• A copy of the master’s thesis. If you recently have submitted your master’s thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master’s degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Names, contact details (including email addresses) of at least two referees

Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.

Please upload your application with the documents as listed above, quoting the reference by 5pm (CET+1) on 12^th May 2024 as 1 PDF file on the following mail address: recruitment_imbb@mol.biol.ethz.ch

Applications submitted by post or to other email addresses will not be considered. 

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience, and personal and interpersonal qualities.