Are you holding Master’s degree and ready to elevate your academic journey to the highest level? ETH Zurich, Switzerland, has announced a multiple fully funded PhD positions awaiting talented individuals like you. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our vibrant academic community. Explore the exciting PhD positions available and submit your application today!”
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible.
(01) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD Researcher in Identification for Circular Construction
- Conduct research on digital inventory methods for building stock in circular construction, focusing on methods to capture relevant parameters to assess buildings condition, safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement digital solutions for large-scale reuse of building materials.
- Use surveying, reality capture (photogrammetry, LiDAR, etc.), computer vision, and machine learning techniques to identify and catalog building components during demolition processes.
- Analyze data collected from construction sites to predict material reuse potential, optimize reuse strategies and minimize waste.
- Contribute to the development of scientific publications based on research findings and participate in conferences and site visits.
- Work closely with industry partners and stakeholders to ensure the practical application of research outcomes in real-world construction projects.
Deadline : Open until filled
(02) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– PhD Position in Self-assembled Colloidal Micromachines
Your tasks will involve:
- Synthesis and functionalization of nano-colloids using miniemulsion technique
- Develop different self-assembly methods towards assembled colloidal micromachines
- Perform complex biomedical and environmental tasks with customized micromachines
- Disseminate scientific results in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals
We offer a full-time position for the duration of your 4-year doctoral studies starting immediately or upon mutual agreement. You will work in an interdisciplinary team of researchers with strong expertise in polymers, colloids and microrobotics. Furthermore, you will collaborate with well-known researchers spanning from Switzerland, Germany to USA. Throughout the project there will be mentoring opportunities, including bachelor and master students’ projects and theses. You will actively participate in group and institute duties and activities. As an integral part of your work, you will publish your results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at (inter)national conferences.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(03) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– PhD position on combustion instabilities of hydrogen flames
This research work will combine experiments and modeling. The experimental research will be performed on a lab-scale, high-pressure test facility. Experimental techniques for fluid mechanics, combustion and acoustics will be used, including laser-based optical diagnostics. The modeling work will consist in the development of analytical low-order models of the combustion instabilities, and in large eddy simulations of the compressible Navier-Stokes equations.
Deadline : August 12th 2024.
(04) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– PhD position on “On-Chip Separation of Proteins for Single-Cell Proteome Profiling”
- You will be developing a platform for the detection of protein production and secretion in single cells. An example of application is to study antibody secretion in immune cells upon their activation
- You will be optimizing recently established scanning nanopore microscope for specific detection of proteins in complex physiological solutions, addressing these open research challenges:
- Specificity of the sensor towards selected proteins: Enhancing the contrast for specific proteins
- Data analysis: Improving data analysis approaches for capturing more information from each individual protein
- Sampling from single cells: Developing methods for better sampling from individual cells, and handling of small volume samples
- You will be collaborating with colleagues from the machine learning domain to improve data analysis
- You will be responsible for project meetings, reporting, scientific publications, and conference/seminar presentations
- You will supervise master/bachelor students
Deadline : Open until filled
(05) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Doctoral position: Investigation of the effects of sporting activities in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) (m/f/d)
In this project, you will conduct studies with ARVC patients in the ETH laboratory, analyze clinical data and lead a pilot training program. You will investigate the influence of different activities on heart function and molecular markers. The aim is to better understand the connection between physical activity and damage to the heart and to identify sports activities that minimize the risk. You will work independently and in a team and will also be responsible for training master’s students in the laboratory. You will present your results at meetings and conferences and publish them in international journals.
Deadline : Open until filled
(06) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–Doctoral position: Respiratory dysfunction – mechanisms and influence on performance and quality of life (m/f/d)
In this project, you will design studies in which you will conduct both experimental investigations in the laboratory and telemonitored training. The aim of the studies is to improve the respiratory regulation and performance reduction of patients through specific training, as well as to better understand changes in respiratory muscle function that occur in intensive care patients using various interventions. You will work independently and in a team and will also take responsibility for the training of master’s students in the laboratory. You will present your results at meetings and conferences and publish them in international journals.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(07) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– PhD position in nonlinear laser spectroscopy on novel types of ferroic order and domains
The goal of the project is to advance the concept of ferroic order at a fundamental level. Spatially resolved imaging and manipulation of domains in a variety of novel ferroic materials are central objectives. Candidates design and set up the workplace for their nonlinear-optical experiments. Lasers are not just a tool, but part of the setup where candidates have no reservations to carry out basic adjustments or maintenance. They will also learn to work with cryogenic environments. They are never afraid to tear everything down and try a new approach, should this become necessary. Despite the focus on laser-optical experiments, the involvement of other experimental techniques and in-depth discussion with theoretical groups are likely requirements.
Deadline : Open until filled
(08) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD position in Molecular Biology & Biophysics
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly-motivated candidate to investigate how the microtubule cytoskeleton is regulated by protein complexes such as the gamma-TuRC. Potential projects goals will include, but are not limited to, using structural biology methods such as cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography, as well as single molecule light microscopy such as Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF), to visualize components of the gamma-TuRC as the complex nucleates microtubules.
The group has access to state-of-the-art light and electron microscopy instrumentation, including a Nikon N-STORM equipped for TIRF microscopy and multiple Titan Krios EM scopes, all hosted and maintained at ETH Zurich’s imaging facility, ScopeM.
Deadline : Open until filled
(09) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–2 PhD Positions in Designing and Optimizing Materials for Bacterial-Based Sustainable Biopesticide Delivery Systems
The bioMatter Microfluidics (Dr. Eleonora Secchi, D-BAUG) and SoftMat Group (Prof. Jan Vermant, D-MATL) at ETH Zurich will host two collaborative PhD projects focused on:
- Developing energy-efficient, scalable methods for creating particle-stabilized multiphase materials as bacterial delivery systems. By utilizing advective assembler techniques and adapting vacuum foaming methods, the project seeks to control particle accumulation at interfaces in emulsions and foams. This approach will enhance the robustness and efficiency of bacterial carriers, ensuring precise control over droplet and bubble sizes. Expected outcomes include robust bacterial carrier emulsions and particle-stabilized foams, with efficient bacterial incorporation in both systems. The project will be conducted mainly in the SoftMat Group under the supervision of Prof. Jan Vermant.
- Developing polymeric sprayable gels that mimic the mechanical and adhesive properties of biofilm matrices, protecting bacterial cells from desiccation while allowing nutrient and gas exchange. The biofilms formed by the bacteria of interest will serve as an inspiration for the sprayable gel and will be characterized at the bulk and microscale using a combination of bulk rheology and microfluidics. Their material properties will then be replicated by the synthesized artificial hydrogels, specifically designed to support cell viability and foster the production of biopesticides. Additionally, microfluidics will be used to assess the hydrogels’ protective function during the spraying process. The project will be conducted mainly in the bioMatter Microfluidics Group under the supervision of Dr. Eleonora Secchi.
Deadline : Open until filled
(10) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Doctoral Student in the Health Ethics and Policy lab
This call for doctoral position presents a unique opportunity to pursue cutting-edge research at the intersection of ethics, biomedicine and technological innovation.
At the moment of application, the candidate will indicate which of the active research lines in our group he or she would like to be considered for. Active research lines include:
- Digital technologies and AI for clinical research and medical use
- The ethical aspects of healthy longevity
- The use of bioengineering approaches for both therapeutic and basic research applications
Deadline : August 31st, 2024
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(11) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Doctoral student in Genomics
We are looking for a doctoral student that is eager to work on cutting-edge research questions that involve the analysis of third generation sequencing data. You will develop computational workflows to analyse (ultra) long sequencing data in order to identify trait-associated sequence variants. You will contribute to the generation of reference-quality genome assemblies and bovine pangenomes, and develop new approaches to analyse these data.
Deadline : Open until filled
(12) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– PhD position in Reality Capture for Real Estate Valuation
The doctoral project at ETH Zurich (research project 5a) is part of the response to the fifth objective, ‘Digital expansion of valuation’. The project will explore potential mechanisms for enabling the paradigm shift in real estate valuation. The lack of information on the existing building stock is notoriously a source of uncertainty in valuation methods. In addition, large-scale circular practices in construction require an efficient flow of information that is often not yet available. Thus, the digital transformation of the built environment opens up new perspectives for real estate valuation in the CE. Data gathering techniques combined with computer vision will enable the development of inventory tools that provide valuable information on existing buildings and components, including prediction of parameters that cannot be otherwise easily observed and measured (e.g. layers, elements condition, etc.). The aim of this project is to answer the question: what is the role that new digital tools should play in buildings to support innovative real estate valuation methods? This project will seek to define relevant data for valuation methods and to test new digital technologies. As well as a dissertation, and a number of academic papers, the project will produce an accessible report for real estate professionals.
The doctoral candidate (DC) will spend the majority of the funded three years at ETH in Zurich, Switzerland, but will also be funded for two periods on secondment to QuiVal partners, one to industry partner Madaster and the other to university partner University of Antwerp in Antwerp, Belgium. There will also be significant opportunities for sharing knowledge and fostering discussions with the other 12 DCs, through five workshops and three summer schools. The DCs will also work together to collect data, and collaborate with stakeholders including a network of industry frontrunners who are partners in the programme, increasing understanding, research impact, and chances of employment in the real estate and related sectors.
Deadline : Open until filled
(13) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Doctoral Student in Computational Chemistry
- Characterization of the structure-permeability relationship of macrocycles using molecular dynamics simulations and comparison with NMR data
- Development of novel conformation- and environment-dependent 3D descriptors based on the MD simulations
- Development and refinement of machine learning models for permeability prediction for macrocycles
Deadline : August 31, 2024
(14) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Doctoral (PhD) student in Karma economies
This Ph.D. position is located at the intersection of multiple domains: we plan to employ tools from Game Theory and Control Theory to model resource allocation problems that belong to diverse engineering domains like traffic, energy, robotics, and more.
You will have to work towards a dual goal. On the one hand, to further develop the mathematical foundations of the “karma games”, by deriving rigorous and principled generalizations to complex resource allocation schemes. On the other hand, you will have to “engineer” these mechanisms and adapt them to practical application domains where they can be impactful and relevant.
You will collaborate with experts on these different topics, both in the two laboratories involved in the collaboration and withing the network of partners that form the NCCR Automation. You will publish your results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at international conferences.
As member of the NCCR Automation, you will benefit from the many opportunities offered by the NCCR (training, professional development, collaboration with researchers in academia and industry) and are expected to contribute to the NCCR activities when relevant (supervision of students, communication, technology transfer, equal opportunities, outreach).
Deadline : Open until filled
(15) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD position for Social Networks and Digital Cultural Consumption
During this project, you will be at the forefront of social network research, both independently and as a member of our research team. Your responsibilities may encompass:
- Revisiting and further developing theories from the field of cultural sociology.
- Being involved in conceptualizing and designing innovative data collection strategies and behavioral experiments.
- Developing new statistical methods for analyzing digital data with network concepts (with the potential to collaborate with other team members).
- Engaging in interdisciplinary dialogues (e.g., computer science, information science, political science, sociology, etc.) to enhance our knowledge on how digital systems shape and mediate individual preferences and their societal implications.
- Presenting research progress at related conferences to an international, multidisciplinary audience.
Deadline : August 23, 2024
(16) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– PhD student position on “Topological materials at the nanoscale”
Topological conductors include many different materials with exotic transport properties, such as Weyl and Dirac semimetals. The existence of topologically protected surface in these materials entails low-dissipation electronic transport, with highly promising potential applications for state-of-the-art CMOS technology and other applications. In this project, the successful candidate will explore and develop topological conductors – materials, devices and test structures – with the goal of understanding their properties at length scales relevant to future electronics.
The PhD project will investigate the physics of quantum transport in these materials, and includes nanofabrication of novel devices, synthesis of thin-films via physical vapor deposition, and various device and material characterization methods. The project will be adapted to the interests of the successful candidate. The work will be a part of a large European project, with many exciting opportunities for international collaboration.
Deadline : Open until filled
(17) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Doctoral candidate in cartography / geovisualization / storytelling
Your main task and responsibility will be to develop a generic and descriptive approach, language and programming library for describing and publishing digital story maps. The research and implementation should cover different types of story maps, such as “scrolling narrative”, “journey/guided tour”, “time-based”, “camera/scale-based” or any other additional storytelling modes that emerge during the conceptual phase. In addition, a graphical user interface shall be developed to allow map editors to input multilingual story map content into the generic structure, describing the story and its map-related interactions.
Deadline : Open until filled
(18) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–2 PhD Positions in Environmental Organic Chemistry
The doctoral students will develop skills in photochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical analysis, and sequence analysis. In addition, the students will have opportunities to develop their skills in scientific communication through presentations at conferences and writing scientific papers as well as in management by co-supervising bachelor and master theses. The projects will be supervised by Prof. Kristopher McNeill and Dr. Juliana Laszakovits. Both projects are fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Deadline : 15 September 2024
(19) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– PhD Position in Medical AI and Foundation Models
- Design, develop (pre-train, SFT, and preference-align) and benchmark new medical foundation models across different data modalities
- Conduct research on retrieval augmentation strategies and its integration into explainable clinical decision support systems
- Develop novel methods to address model hallucinations, and the reliability problem of LLMs and MLLMs, specialized for high-stakes domains such as healthcare
- Develop new strategies to encapsulate and organize medical knowledge and to make it accessible to medical AI systems
- Publish research findings in top-tier machine learning conferences as well as top-tier biomedical and general scientific journals (depening on project)
- Participate in academic collaborations within ETH Zurich, across Swiss institutions as well as with leading international collaboration partners
Deadline : Open until filled
(20) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Doctoral position on Macromolecular engineering of covalent adaptable networks
We are seeking a curious, motivated, and self-driven individual, who is comfortable working on interdisciplinary projects with aspects of macromolecular chemistry, soft matter physics, and mechanical engineering. We expect the candidate to exhibit academic excellence, a professional work attitude, and the ability to conduct independent research. Moreover, the candidate must be able to fluently communicate in English (oral and written) and be willing to work in a highly interactive, international team. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in engineering sciences, mechanical engineering, chemical/process engineering, materials science, polymer engineering, physics, chemistry, or a related field. A working knowledge of organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, rheology, and soft matter physics is preferred. Practical experience in the design of polymer networks, polymer functionalization reactions, mechanical characterization of soft materials, and basic chemistry would be a plus. The doctoral position is intended for 4 years, at 100% employment, and will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Mark W. Tibbitt. The position is conditional upon admission to the Doctoral program at ETHZ
Deadline : Open until filled
(21) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:–PhD position: Learning from Observations and Experts for facilitating Decision Support for Wind Energy Structures
In this role, you will benefit from advanced training in various European universities and industry, participate in scientific discussions within the rich context of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network (MSCA DN) “Intelligent systems for autonomous Wind power plant operations” (IntelliWind).
Deadline : August 15th 2024
(22) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Ph.D. candidate for designing, modelling & optimising charging systems for E-vehicles based on GaN devices
We are seeking individuals with outstanding academic credentials and a high level of motivation to engage in doctoral-level research on the development of efficient charging systems for future electric vehicles with a battery system voltage exceeding 1 kV. The project will investigate stationary high-power charging stations and solutions for multi-input capable onboard “combo”-chargers. The high-power charging station should be designed to facilitate direct current (DC) fast charging with voltages exceeding 1 kV and charging currents exceeding 500 A. The target is to charge the vehicle from 20% to at least 80% state of charge in less than 10 minutes. The “combo”-charger should be designed as a flexible onboard charger with maximal 22 kW, which can handle different input voltage levels and which can operate with DC and AC input voltages. There, the system efficiency should be very high despite the different input voltages and the target is to achieve a high-power density and a low weight.
The research project will commence with a comprehensive review and evaluation of existing charging concepts, with a particular focus on efficient and compact solutions. Based on this review, it is necessary to develop own solutions and identify the optimal overall concept, taking into account given performance criteria. For the identified optimal concepts, models for the converter, including modulation, as well as for the passive components and the thermal management, should be developed. With these models, the design and the operational parameters of the charging solutions are optimised for efficiency, power density, and cost. The basis for the converter systems are novel GaN devices, which enable an efficient operation at high switching frequencies. In a final step, you should validate the optimised design of the onboard charger by a prototype system.
Deadline : Open until filled
(23) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Ph.D. candidate for modelling & optimising highly efficient drive systems for E-vehicles based on GaN devices
We are seeking individuals with outstanding academic credentials and a high level of motivation to engage in doctoral research on the development of highly efficient future drive systems for electric vehicles with a battery system voltage exceeding 1 kV. In order to achieve high efficiency across a wide operating range, it is necessary to evaluate, model and optimise different four-level inverter topologies and suitable modulation schemes for drive systems. It is crucial to consider a wide operating range, given that the inverter is directly connected to the medium-voltage battery, which has a wide voltage range depending on the state of charge. Additionally, the drive system is often operated at a relatively low power/torque level compared to nominal power/torque. Therefore, partial load operation must also be taken into account during the design phase.
The efficiency increase should be achieved by using optimised 4-level inverter topologies, which also allow to reduce the losses in the electrical machine due to lower ripple currents. In addition, the switching frequency and modulation are optimised for the respective operating points. One disadvantage of 4L inverters is the higher number of switches, which results in higher costs and requires more space. Therefore, the trade-off between lower inverter/motor losses due to the 4L topology and a higher system costs/complexity should be evaluated in the project.
The optimal design should be identified based on comprehensive models and an optimisation procedure considering typical operation profiles of electric vehicles. In the optimisation different 4L topologies, modulation schemes, a wide switching frequency range, and different motor types as well as basic control strategies should be considered, for identifying the best topology and the optimal operating parameters for the different operating points. Furthermore, switching loss models for new wide band gap enhancement mode GaN HEMT devices should be investigated, which allow to determine the switching losses for the different operating points (voltage, current & temperature). Additionally, models for losses in the electric machine, with a particular focus on HF ripple, should be developed. Finally, the optimised design should be validated with a prototype system.
Deadline : Open until filled
(24) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– PhD Position in Chemical Biology 2025
The position focuses on the development of chemigenetic tools that combine synthetic fluorophores with genetically encodable components like self-labeling protein tags for application in cell biology. The work is highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, involving synthetic chemistry and/or protein engineering as well as cell biology and fluorescence microscopy. The position is available from January 2025 onwards or earlier upon agreement.
Deadline : 31st of August 2024.
(25) Fully Funded PhD Position
PhD position summary/title:– Doctoral Student: Sensing and Controlling the Large-Scale Anaerobic Digestion of Human Excreta to Minimize Health Risks and Carbon Emissions
Biogas systems are in demand for their ability to produce biogas, a sustainable cooking fuel. However, the effluent from these digesters contains harmful pathogens and requires further treatment before it is safe for agricultural use.
This research will utilise at least 3, full scale (40 m3) anaerobic (biogas) digesters in Kenya and/or Malawi where the feedstock is excreta from school toilet blocks. By employing the same technology at multiple locations, the researcher will be able to test and compare multiple technical interventions at full scale. The goals are to 1) identify the sensors and control mechanisms to optimise biogas production, considering variable feedstock (quality and quantity); and 2) design, test and optimise low-cost technologies capable of destroying all pathogens in the resulting effluent. Pilot studies on solar- and biogas-fuelled technologies are underway, but must be verified at scale.
Direct motivation for this project is article 6 of the Paris Agreement which encourages international cooperation and allows high-income, high-polluting countries to meet their carbon reduction commitments affordably by funding carbon reducing activities in lower-income countries and claiming the carbon reductions for themselves. Specifically, Switzerland, under its CO₂ Act aims to offset about 40 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2030 – 10% of its national emissions – with over half of these offsets occurring abroad. One upcoming collaboration, helping to achieve this goal, is with Malawi and involves distributing 10,000 household biogas digesters to dairy farmers.
This role involves technology development and optimization, extensive sensor piloting (for methane, effluent, and Volatile Fatty Acids), large-scale data management, complex stakeholder interactions, and long-term research stays in sub-Saharan Africa. Developed technologies are expected to have a direct impact on solutions adopted by Switzerland and throughout the world (i.e., India, sub-Saharan Africa).
Deadline :2024-09-30
About ETH Zurich, Switzerland- Official Website
ETH Zürich is a public research university in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. Founded by the Swiss Federal Government in 1854 with the stated mission to educate engineers and scientists, the school focuses exclusively on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Like its sister institution EPFL, it is part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain, part of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
In the 2021 edition of QS World University Rankings, ETH Zurich was ranked 6th in the world, placing it as the second-best European university after the University of Oxford. In the 2020 QS World University Rankings by subject, it ranked 4th in the world for engineering and technology (2nd in Europe) and 1st for earth & marine science. Also, ETH was rated 8th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2020.
The university is an attractive destination for international students thanks to low tuition fees of 809 CHF per semester, PhD and graduate salaries that are amongst the world’s highest, and a world-class reputation in academia and industry. There are currently 22,200 students from over 120 countries, of which 4,180 are pursuing doctoral degrees.
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