ETH Zurich seeks a PhD candidate for the NCCR Genesis project to study how molecular complexity arises from simple building blocks, focusing on peptide amyloids and their interactions with RNA and membranes.
This position is embedded within the National Centre of Competence in Research NCCR Genesis, an SNSF-funded initiative dedicated to understanding how life emerges in the Universe. The successful candidate will explore the transition from basic chemical components to self-replicating systems, with a specific emphasis on peptide amyloids and their relationships with RNA and cellular membranes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research into how molecular complexity develops from simple precursors into self-replicating chemical networks.
- Analyze the behavior and interactions of peptide amyloids with RNA and lipid membranes.
- Utilize advanced laboratory equipment and experimental setups for high-quality scientific inquiry.
- Enhance professional competencies in critical analysis, data interpretation, problem-solving, and project coordination.
- Disseminate findings through publications in top-tier scientific journals and presentations at global conferences.
Requirements
- Hold a Master's degree with a robust foundation in experimental chemistry.
- Demonstrate experience in physical and/or organic chemistry.
- Exhibit fluent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Show strong interpersonal and social abilities suitable for collaborative research environments.
Nice to have
- A strong interest in interdisciplinary scientific approaches.
What the company offers
- A fully funded doctoral position lasting approximately four years.
- Access to cutting-edge laboratories and state-of-the-art experimental facilities.
- Support for publishing in leading journals and presenting research at international conferences.
- Subsidized public transport season tickets.
- Access to car-sharing services.
- A diverse selection of sports activities through the ASVZ.
- Childcare support services.
- Competitive pension benefits.
About the company
ETH Zurich is a leading research university actively committed to sustainability and climate neutrality. The NCCR Genesis fosters an interdisciplinary environment where physicists, earth and planetary scientists, chemists, and biologists collaborate to uncover the mechanisms behind the emergence of life.
- Join an enthusiastic and interdisciplinary team dedicated to understanding the origins of life.
- Collaborate with experts from diverse fields including physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences.
- Contribute to a university culture that prioritizes sustainability and climate-neutral operations.
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