Application for prospective PhD students

Intending to perform a PhD thesis at either UZH or ETHZ in the field of Microbiology & Immunology

Dear Visitor
 
You have reached a stage in your education that might be decisive for your future career as a scientist: choosing an appropriate topic for research towards a PhD degree, choosing a caring mentor who will competently guide you through the next 3 to 4 years, and choosing an institution where you find every possible support to pursue your research goals. If you decide to enroll in the PhD program in Microbiology and Immunology in Zurich, you will substantially enhance your chances of being successful. Microbiology and Immunology are hot topics in contemporary research, our two academic schools – the ETH and the University of Zurich – have a large number of renowned faculty members, and the technical equipment and experimental tools available are first class. Take your chance and do doctoral work with us, which promises to become a highlight in your scientific life!

We look forward to your application.

Prof. Dr. Rolf Kümmerli & Prof. Dr. Jörn Piel

Required qualification

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent from a university in the field of Natural Sciences before starting the PhD program in Microbiology & Immunology.

Application process

Please fill out the online application form of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School. Deadlines are November 1st & May 1st.

Evaluation and assessment procedure

Applications are evaluated by the admission committee. Selected candidates are invited for a virtual interview in week 24 / 50, and the onsite visits are going to take place in week 28 / 3 (following year). 

Invited candidates will have the opportunity to meet with group leaders of their choice to discuss possible areas of research. Accommodation and travel expenses are reimbursed by the program. Accepted candidates are informed shortly after the interviews and should start their work within six months of acceptance to the program.

Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.

Open positions

The complete list of open positions is only available for selected candidates.

- Next call opens in spring 2025 -

Alternative

If you have clear idea about the project / group you would like to work on / with, contact the groups directly. After receiving a job offer, you apply as Track II candidate instead of applying as Track I candidate.