Published: 24 April 2024
Zürich
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Permanent position
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PhD Student Positions in Bioinorganic Chemistry
Your research will span the entire area from identifying new and exciting protein sequences, cloning and recombinant protein production, purification and initial spectroscopic and spectrometric characterisation (UV, CD, AAS, ESI-MS, MALDI, etc), followed by structural studies with NMR and X-ray or functional analyses in collaboration with groups from the biological field.
Applications must have a Master's Degree in Natural Sciences, a Master's Degree in Chemistry is preferred but not strictly required. However, profound knowledge in coordination chemistry is essential. Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and also the soft skills to be a good team player and foster the collaborative and collegial environment in our Lab and the entire department. You must enjoy working in a scientific environment, mastering challenges and be always open to find and investigate the unexpected.
We offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring international environment with access to state-of-the art scientific infrastructure. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.
All PhD students of the Department are part of the Graduate School of Chemical and Molecular Sciences Zurich CMSZH, which thrives to interlink its members and fosters interactions and exchange. The CMSZH also offers a variety of courses, excursions, travel awards and financial support for visiting conferences and courses.