PhD student position in Viral Phylogenetics (100 %)
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Viral genomic sequences are used to monitor epidemiological dynamics and the emergence of new strains. We aim to develop new bioinformatic methods for viral classification and medical marker discovery, in collaboration with the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS).
School: Life Sciences and Facility Management
Starting date: 1 August or by agreement
Your role
* Conduct scientific research, present, and publish results in international peer-reviewed journals
* Teach (usually a total of 100 hours over the 4-year PhD program at UZH or ETHZ)
* Co-supervise MSc and/or BSc students at ZHAW during their research projects
* Take courses at UZH or ETHZ (usually a total of 12 ECTS) according to the PhD program requirements
Your profile
* Master's degree in bioinformatics, computational science, statistics, or a related field
* Working knowledge of Python and/or C++/Rust
* Interest and some knowledge of virology, phylogenetics, and molecular evolution are advantageous
* Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
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About us
Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14,000 students and 3,400 faculty and staff.
ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation.
The position is based at the Institute of Computational Life Sciences, Department of Life Sciences and Facility Management, Zürich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW Wädenswil). The PhD student will also be enrolled at the University of Zürich or ETH Zürich. The research group is part of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, which offers additional training and networking opportunities.
What you can expect
Benefits
* Workplace culture
* Work-life balance
* Diversity and inclusion
* Personal development
* Environmental, economic, and social sustainability at ZHAW
* Occupational health management
* Salary and pension provisions
Contact
Maria Anisimova
Professor for Computational Genomics
maria.anisimova@zhaw.ch
Selina Frei
Recruiting Manager
selina.frei@zhaw.ch
Application deadline: 17 April 2025
Position: Temporary
Location: Wädenswil, Zurich Region, 8820
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