Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions worldwide, leading to inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing difficulty breathing. Early detection through biomarkers can significantly improve patient outcomes and enable timely intervention. Computational biology plays a crucial role in identifying molecular signatures and patterns that indicate early-stage disease development. Researchers use advanced data analysis, machine learning, and multi-omics approaches to uncover novel biomarkers that could revolutionize asthma diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies.
📋 POSITION SUMMARY
✅ Position: PhD in Computational Biology
✅ Focus Area: Biomarkers for Early Detection of Asthma
✅ Institution: Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology)
✅ Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland
✅ Enrollment: ETH Zurich with affiliation to Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
✅ Duration: 4 years
✅ Start Date: April 2026 or upon agreement
✅ Salary: Competitive salary (specific amount not disclosed)
✅ Deadline: Not specified (rolling admission)
✅ Employment: Full-time PhD position
🎯 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
🔹 Work closely with clinical partners to understand unmet clinical needs
🔹 Integrate existing datasets and coordinate generation of new datasets
🔹 Analyze multi-modal biomedical data
🔹 Write scientific manuscripts and present results at international conferences
🔹 Focus on translational biomedical research with direct clinical applications
📚 REQUIREMENTS
✅ Master’s degree in computational biology or related field (required)
✅ Strong programming skills (required)
✅ Experience with statistics and biomedical research (essential)
✅ Machine learning experience (advantageous but not strictly required)
✅ Excellent English skills – both verbal and written (required)
✅ Highly motivated and results-oriented team player
📄 APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
📧 Letter of motivation
📧 Curriculum Vitae (CV)
📧 Diplomas and academic transcripts
📧 Contact details of two reference persons
📧 Submit exclusively via online job portal (no email or postal applications accepted)
🚀 WHAT THEY OFFER
✨ Outstanding conditions for excelling in computational biology and translational biomedical research
✨ Strongly fosters science and entrepreneurship environment
✨ Outstanding infrastructure and broad interdisciplinary environment
✨ Competitive salaries
✨ International and multicultural working environment
✨ Culture of inclusion and respect
✨ Excellent work-life balance
✨ Multiple award-winning and certified employer
✨ Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
🛤️ Step-by-Step Application Guide
1️⃣ Prepare Your Documents
Gather all required materials including your motivation letter, CV, diplomas, and contact information for two references.
2️⃣ Visit the Official Application Portal
Go to the Empa job portal through the link provided below. Do not send applications via email or post.
3️⃣ Complete the Online Application Form
Fill out all required fields in the online application system with accurate information.
4️⃣ Upload Your Documents
Upload all required documents in PDF format through the online portal.
5️⃣ Review and Submit
Double-check all information and documents before final submission.
6️⃣ Contact for Questions
For any questions about the position, contact Dr. Marija Buljan at marija.buljan@empa.ch
🔗 APPLICATION LINK & CONTACT
🌐 Apply Online:https://apply.refline.ch/673276/2150/index.html
📧 Contact:marija.buljan@empa.ch
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