Doctoral Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research 100%, Basel, fixed-term 22.09.2026 | Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE)
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Job Description
This PhD position involves developing bioelectronic interfaces for closed-loop cellular programming and metabolic monitoring, integrating synthetic biology and nanotechnology. Key responsibilities include catalyst engineering, computational simulation, and bioelectrode fabrication. Applicants need a background in physics, material science, or chemistry, with potential expertise in bioelectronics or simulations.
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Key Responsibilities
- The D-BSSE is ETH Zurich's first truly interdisciplinary research department uniting theoretical and experimental biology with advanced bioengineering and fostering close collaborations with leaders in materials science, physics, and chemistry to drive transformative advances in systems biology, biotechnology, and synthetic biology.
- There will also be opportunities to design novel bioelectronic implants and develop specialized control software
Requirements
- Martin Fussenegger at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of ETH Zurich in Basel invites exceptional candidates to apply for a PhD position in pioneering projects at the intersection of synthetic biology, nanotechnology, and bioelectronics.
- PhD projects will combine catalyst engineering, computational simulation, bioelectrode device fabrication, and electrical engineering to develop bioelectronic interfaces enabling closed-loop programming of cellular behaviour and real-time monitoring of metabolic activity
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