Doctoral Position in Environmental Microbiology: physiology and bioenergetics of alkaliphilic methanogenic archaea (NCCR Genesis)
ETH Zurich, Department of Environmental Systems Science, Environmental Microbiology Group
Who can apply: An MSc or equivalent in microbiology, environmental sciences or a related field. Experience in anaerobic cultivation and/or protein biochemistry is an advantage; excellent communication skills in English. What is funded: A fully funded four-year doctoral position (100%, fixed-term) in Zurich within a national interdisciplinary network, with training in anaerobic microbiology, bioenergetics and omics and support for conference travel. No salary figure is printed. Deadline: Applications close 1 December 2026. No closing time is stated.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: ETH Zurich, Department of Environmental Systems Science, Environmental Microbiology Group, official page.
Who can apply
- An MSc or equivalent in microbiology, environmental sciences or a related field. Experience in anaerobic cultivation and/or protein biochemistry is an advantage; excellent communication skills in English.
Stage dates
Apply only through the ETH online portal with cover letter, CV with publication list, diploma and transcript, and two referees. Questions to Prof. Marie Schoelmerich, [email protected] (no applications by e-mail).1 December 2026
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