PhD position NCCR Genesis: remote sensing of microorganisms in extreme environments
Uni Bern, Switzerland
- Institution
- Uni Bern
- Country
- Switzerland
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Biology & Life Sciences
- Application deadline
- 6 October 2026
- Location
- Bern, CH
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Über die Stelle
UniBE is ambitious.
With us, you deliver top performance and test your skills against the best.
Aufgaben
We are looking for a creative and motivated candidate, a team player, with a MSc degree in physics or engineering. Prior expertise in optics is an asset and a basic understanding of polarisation is a plus. Excellent oral and written skills in English are a requirement.
Anforderungen
The position is based at the Centre for Space and Habitability, which strives to investigate key questions in space sciences through interdisciplinarity. Our team collaborates tightly with the Microbiology Laboratory (Prof. Pilar Junier) of the University of Neuchâtel where the lab measurements are conducted. The city of Bern is well known for its quality of life, cultural richness and beautiful surroundings offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.
The position is funded for a period of 4 years. The annual gross salary is competitive, ranging from CHF 50,042 in the first year to CHF 53,263 in the final year. Ample funding for travel, publications and computing resources will be available. Child allowance and maternity/paternity leave are offered. Assistance with visa procedures is available for international candidates. Additionally, the CSH offers career advice, mentorship, and teaching opportunities.
Ausbildung
Professional college
Benefits
International reputation
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Go to the official application page →Applications close 6 October 2026.