PhD position in mucosal immunology research
Uni Zürich, Switzerland
- Institution
- Uni Zürich
- Country
- Switzerland
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Biology & Life Sciences
- Application deadline
- 25 September 2026
- Location
- Zürich, CH
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Über die Stelle
The University of Zurich, Switzerland’s largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
Aufgaben
The successful candidate will lead a project focused on T cell responses against commensal fungi and delineate the mechanisms underlying protective Th17 immune induction and maintenance in the oral mucosa using murine models of persistent Candida albicans colonization.
This position offers opportunities to develop original research directions within a collaborative and well-supported environment.
Anforderungen
Applicants will possess a MSc degree in immunology or a related field and have a strong background in mucosal/barrier immunology, T cell biology and/or infection biology. They should have hands-on experience in high-parameter flow cytometry and in vivo models. Experience in bioinformatics is desirable. You will enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface of immunology and infection biology, show initiative in driving projects forward, and think “outside of the box”.
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Benefits
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Go to the official application page →Applications close 25 September 2026.