Multiple Positions – 23 PhD Degree-Fully Funded at University of Zurich, Switzerland
University of Zurich, Switzerland invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in the field of law and human reproduction (with a focus on empirical legal studies, law and economics, legal data science) 80 %
- You hold an excellent degree in law, social science (e.g. economics, psychology), or in a related discipline. Applicants who do not hold a law degree need to demonstrate a keen interest in the law and interdisciplinary approaches to law.
- You are proficient in analyzing data (e.g. using Python, R, Stata), or you are willing to invest in developing your data analysis skills.
- You have excellent analytical skills and are willing to collaborate on research projects at the Chair.
- You are proificient in English and ideally another language (e.g. German, French, Italian), and are motivated to develop your skills in a genuinely interdisciplinary and international environment.
This position offers the possibility to develop cutting-edge research ideas at the interface of human reproduction, law, economics, psychology and data science. The work environment at the Chair is international and welcomes applications contributing to an even more diverse environment on a personal level and in terms of approaches used to tackle legal and social problems. We offer flexible working hours, and several opportunities to learn about interdisiclinary research and connect to an international netwwork of researchers.
Deadline : Open until filled
(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in middle-ear mechanics and middle-ear implant (SNSF project) 100 %
As a PhD student in our research facility, you will play a key role in advancing our understanding of middle-ear mechanics and hearing restoration techniques. Your research will involve laboratory experiments, patient follow-up, and computational modeling. You will conduct experiments using temporal bone preparations to explore biomechanics of the middle ear and assess effects of surgical interventions. Additionally, you will engage with patients who have undergone middle-ear implant surgeries, collecting and analyzing data on their postoperative recovery and hearing outcomes.
A central focus of your work will be to investigate the role of the stapedial annular ligament and its relationship with middle-ear function, in both normal and surgically-reconstructed ears. You will also construct and simulate computational models of the middle-ear systems, contributing to development of advanced tools for understanding restoration of hearing. Throughout your PhD, you will write a dissertation composed of research papers, each prepared for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals. You will have the opportunity to present your findings at international conferences, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the global scientific community.
In addition to your research activities, you will be involved in teaching, which will further enhance your academic development and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to the field of otology while developing your career in clinical research.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Open PhD position in computational chemistry 80 %
The candidate must hold an excellent Master’s degree in chemistry, interdisciplinary natural sciences, physics, or related, and have profound English and autonomous learning ability skills. The successful candidate will be highly creative, ambitious, and motivated. Strong programming skills and very good knowledge about electronic structure theory, (ab initio) molecular dynamics, catalysis, and machine learning are an advantage.
Deadline : Open until filled
(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral (Ph.D.) / Assistant Position in Comparative Politics 60 %
The successful candidates will engage in research and teaching in the area of comparative politics. They are expected to pursue own research interests, participate to international conferences and produce outstanding scholarship with publications in top journals and presses. Candidates must possess encompassing theoretical knowledge of comparative politics, solid training in quantitative methods and statistical packages (Stata and R), international experience, the ability and motivation to work in team and conduct independent research, and the ability to work fluently in English and/or German.
Deadline : Open until filled
(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in early child development (Doctoral Program Clinical Science) 80 %
The Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation Center for Neurodevelopment, Growth and Nutrition of the Newborn (LRF NGN) is an interdisciplinary research group led by Prof. Giancarlo Natalucci and based at the Department of Neonatology, University Hospital Zurich.
Within the framework of an international collaborative research project (an EU-funded consortium) focused on the health, development, and follow-up of children born preterm, LRF-NGN intends to launch a study on the development, validation, and standardization of a questionnaire assessing child development at the age of five. This tool aims to enhance the long-term follow-up of children born preterm and provide a reliable measure that can be applied across diverse healthcare systems and cultural contexts, in collaboration with the University of Warwick, UK.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral employment according to SNF conditions 80 %
The University Research Priority Program (URPP) “Human Reproduction Reloaded | H2R” explores rapidly developing medical technologies in the field of human reproduction, the societal challenges they pose and their legal implications. This interdisciplinary positioned URPP is hosted by the Faculty of Law and brings together researchers from six faculties as well as from various disciplines from the humanities, social, medical and natural sciences. The URPP’s phase 2 (2025-2028) revolves around three main research foci: family, kinship and gender; declining fertility and non-reproduction; and CRISPR.
More information on the URPP, the people involved, the research and activities carried out so far are available at: URPP
Deadline : Open until filled
(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral position at SNSF conditions 80%
The Faculty of Law (University Research Priority Program (URPP) “Human Reproduction Reloaded” | H2R) is seeking to fill a doctoral position.
As part of the strategic direction of research at the University of Zurich, the University Research Priority Program (URPP) “Human Reproduction Reloaded” | H2R will conduct eight years (2021–2028) of research into rapidly changing medical technology for human reproduction and its sociological, societal, ethical, and legal implications. This interdisciplinary research priority program is based at the Faculty of Law and brings together researchers from six faculties and various disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, medicine, and natural sciences. Phase 2 of the research priority program (2025–2028) will focus on three core topics: family, kinship, and gender; declining fertility and non-reproduction; and CRISPR.
Deadline : Open until filled
(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in forensic computational chemistry/toxicology 80 %
The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or any related natural science disciplines. The candidate has to be proficient in English and be able to follow discussions in German. The successful candidate should be highly motivated working in a computational environment while developing his/her programming skills. Good knowledge about deep learning and computational chemistry/toxicology are an advantage.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position in cognitive neuroscience for 4 years 100 %
Successful candidates should be highly motivated and have a strong background in cognitive psychology. Ideally, the candidate should hold a master’s degree in experimental psychology or cognitive psychology.
knowledge of Electroencephalography (EEG) will be an advantage. The candidate should show excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and in groups. The candidate should also have excellent knowledge of English and written and spoken German.
Deadline : Open until filled
(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position: Cognitive and neurobiological foundations of literacy acquisition 100%
The Jacobs Foundation’s international research network LEarning VAriability NeTwork Exchange (LEVANTE) investigates variability in children’s learning and development. As part of this network, our research group contributes to improving knowledge about the complexity of developmental variability and its impact on learning outcomes. LEVANTE aims to enable a better understanding of predictors of variability in learning, uncover underlying developmental processes, and demonstrate how variability in learning affects interventions for children.
As part of the LEVANTE network, our research group investigates the development of language and literacy skills in early school-age children who grow up both monolingually and multilingually. The aim of the research is to understand the variability in children’s learning trajectories and to investigate how brain development, the language environment, and learning experiences influence literacy acquisition. To this end, we are developing and evaluating new instruments for measuring language and literacy skills in children from diverse language backgrounds in order to improve the early detection of children with learning disabilities. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will also be used to investigate the extent to which early structural features of the brain’s reading network can predict individual learning trajectories in literacy acquisition. The planned studies are part of a large-scale longitudinal study within the NCCR Evolving Language , funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
The project is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Iliana Karipidis and Prof. Silvia Brem at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the Psychiatric University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student – Development and application of site-specific phospho-encoding systems 80 %
We are a newly established research group at the University of Zürich, focusing on the structural effects of posttranslational modifications within intrinsically disordered proteins. Our work combines biomolecular NMR with interdisciplinary approaches to answer fundamental questions in structural biology.
We believe that open communication, integrity, and mutual respect are the foundation of excellent research. Our goal is to foster a positive and inclusive work culture where every member feels valued and encouraged to contribute their ideas. Candidates should enjoy working collaboratively and be motivated to engage in interdisciplinary science.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student/doctoral students project group BODYimage 80 – 100 %
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) treats and cares for people of all ages with mental illnesses. More than 2,500 employees from 55 different professional backgrounds work in interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care, from assessment and treatment to aftercare. Our work is based on mutual trust and personal responsibility, and we jointly promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university hospital, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects.
The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (KJPP) at the PUK is responsible for child and adolescent psychiatric care throughout the canton of Zurich. The regional offices are available for all outpatient child and adolescent psychiatric diagnostics, counseling, and therapy for the population within their area of responsibility. Emergency care is provided centrally at the center in Zurich.
Deadline : Open until filled
(13) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in Epidemiology/Digital Health: Wearable sensing in free-living environments to support differential diagnosis and prognosis of Obesity and Hypertension (SDC16) 80 %
The Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Prevention Institute is a leading institute in developing and innovating methods for Health Research and Public Health. The PhD candidate will be based at the Department of Epidemiology and benefit from access to methodological support (Statistics, Digital Health), wearable technologies, and extensive international collaborations. The candidate will also collaborate very closely with researchers from the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition.
Deadline : Open until filled
(14) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Student position in Time-Resolved Structural Biology of Color Vision 80 %
You must hold a Master’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, structural biology, biophysics, or a related discipline, completed before February 2026. Experience in one or more of the following areas is an advantage: cryo-EM, membrane protein biochemistry/biophysics, X-ray crystallography, or spectroscopy. We also expect strong intrinsic motivation to work on ambitious, interdisciplinary projects at the frontier of structural biology.
Deadline : Open until filled
(15) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Medical/Veterinary Doctoral Student 100%
The Institute of Parasitology at the University of Zurich is seeking to fill a full-time veterinary dissertation position (IPZ) starting December 1, 2025, or by arrangement.
The Institute of Parasitology at the University of Zurich (IPZ) is a joint institute of the Vetsuisse and Medical Schools. We offer courses for students of veterinary and human medicine, as well as biology. The Vector Entomology group is both fundamentally and problem-oriented, investigating various aspects of insects that can transmit pathogens. This includes questions of biology, vector capacity, molecular identification, and novel control and monitoring options.
The veterinary student will be supervised by Niels Verhulst from the Vector Entomology group and Manuela Schnyder from the Veterinary Parasitology group .
Duration of the position: approximately 18 months.
Remuneration is based on the rates provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Deadline : Open until filled
(16) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in Global Mental Health 70 %
The Chair of Prevention and Mental Health in the Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich is seeking a PhD student to join our team starting January 2026 (or by mutual agreement). The Chair of Prevention and Mental Health is dedicated to innovative, interdisciplinary research that develops and evaluates new models of care to expand access to evidence-based treatment for mental health and related problems across the globe. We conduct high-quality research with the clear goal of having real-world impact. By collaborating with community partners and sharing evidence with policymakers and the public, we aim to bridge the gap between science and practice.
As a newly established Chair, we are building a vibrant and growing team with ongoing and new projects. This position offers excellent opportunities to gain expertise in conducting multi-site, international clinical research. As a PhD student, you will have the opportunity to learn how to develop and adapt behavioral interventions for mental health and related problems, design and conduct clinical trials, and use mixed-methods research approaches. This position offers strong mentorship, access to an international network of collaborators, and opportunitites to pursue one’s own research interests that fit within the Chair’s broader agenda.
Deadline : Open until filled
(17) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Position in Strategic Communication (Research and Teaching Assistant, 3-6 Years) 60 %
The IKMZ, with around 80 employees, is one of the largest and most successful communication science institutes in Europe, providing excellent infrastructure for research and teaching, an inspiring academic environment, and excellent employment conditions. The University of Zurich also offers numerous opportunities for further education and diverse interdisciplinary cooperation possibilities.
The research group “Strategic Communication & Media Management” (Prof. Dr. Nadine Strauß) at the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich (IKMZ) is seeking to fill a doctoral position. The department offers an outstanding research and teaching environment, a wide range of work areas, and an inspiring intellectual climate.
Deadline : Open until filled
(18) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student 80%
You are a licensed veterinarian. You enjoy working with people and animals, and you are passionate about your job. You are committed, resilient, and responsible, and you excel in teamwork, organizational skills, strong communication skills, and a friendly and empathetic demeanor.
Through close collaboration with doctoral students, we offer training in gastroenterology and internal medicine with excellent development
opportunities. Doctoral students are guided to conduct high-quality scientific studies, supported in evaluating and
interpreting their data, and in presenting and publishing their findings at international conferences.
Doctoral students are embedded in a dedicated and open-minded team of staff that works closely with specialists from various other disciplines.
Deadline : Open until filled
(19) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position “Assistenz” in Modern Chinese Studies 60 %
The Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies (IAOS), founded in 2013, is the University of Zurich’s centre for research and teaching on Asia and the Orient. Bringing together Chinese Studies, Indian Studies, Islamic Studies, Japanese Studies, and Gender Studies within a single institutional structure, the IAOS has established itself as the largest and most comprehensive institution of its kind in Switzerland. With numerous research projects and a wide range of BA, MA, and PhD programmes, the Institute has become a prominent hub in both the national and international academic landscape, while also enhancing the visibility of Asian and Oriental studies in Switzerland more broadly.
Within this framework, the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, Department of Chinese Studies, invites applications for a PhD position “Assistenz” (60%). The position is initially limited to three years, with the possibility of extension.
Deadline : Open until filled
(20) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral Position in Human Voice Recognition Development 60 %
Computational linguistics is the science of understanding and modeling human language using computers. Since human language has many forms – spoken, signed and written – and involves various organs such as the vocal tract, ears, face, hands, eyes, and the brain, our research covers the full range of these modalities and senses.
We invite applications for a fully funded doctoral position to investigate voice recognition abilities in humans, with a focus on infancy and early development. The project will examine how infants (compared to adults) learn and recognize voices and the role that infant-directed speech/vocalisations play in this process, how these abilities emerge over time, and what cognitive and neural mechanisms support early voice identity processing. The PhD student will design and conduct behavioral, acoustic, and/or neuroimaging experiments to better understand the developmental trajectory of voice recognition and its role in social communication and language learning.
This position is located in the vibrant Phonetics & Speech Sciences Group in the Department of Computational Linguistics at the University of Zurich which brings together expertise in phonetics, developmental psychology, neuroscience, and computational modelling. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities at the Linguistic Research Infrastructure (LiRI). The position will be co-supervised by an international team of researchers: Prof. Dr. Volker Dellwo (UZH), PD Dr. Elisa Pellegrino (UZH) and Prof. Dr. Rushen Shi (Université du Québec à Montréal).
Deadline : Open until filled
(21) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral position in the SNSF project “META: Margareta Klopstock’s Aesthetic Feminism” 80%
META aims to determine Margareta Klopstock’s (1728-1758) position in the literary network of the mid-18th century by pursuing two overarching research goals: First, it aims to expand the history of the European Enlightenment to include a potentially world-famous author by exploring her work. Second, it aims to demonstrate that her significance is not limited to her role as companion or muse of her famous husband, Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock. In her letters and literary texts, Margareta Klopstock enriches the spectrum of bourgeois feminism with a genuinely aesthetic feminism. This is rooted in the social practices of everyday women’s life (family, friendship, love, marriage, fashion, secretarial work, etc.), which produce new aesthetic forms and have a genuinely political dimension.
Deadline : Open until filled
(22) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Modeling: Antimicrobial Resistance and Treatment Strategies for Gonorrhea 80 %
Neisseria gonorrhoeae has become resistant to all previously used antibiotics, leaving ceftriaxone as the last remaining treatment option. The spread of ceftriaxone resistance has raised global concerns about untreatable gonorrhea. For the first time in decades, a new antibiotic – zoliflodacin – offers hope and is expected to be introduced soon, with Thailand and South Africa among the first rollout countries.
The best strategy for introducing zoliflodacin is, however, unknown and further complicated by limited data on gonorrhea and antimicrobial resistance. This project aims to synthesize existing evidence, build country-specific mathematical models of gonorrhea transmission and resistance evolution, and identify optimal rollout strategies. The PhD student will focus on developing the transmission model for Thailand, incorporating surveillance and health system data, and will collaborate closely with another PhD student working on the South African model.
Deadline : Open until filled
(23) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Project: Deciphering Arthritis in Systemic Sclerosis (Doctoral Program Clinical Science) 100%
The research department in Rheumatology department spans from clinical studies conducted at the hospital to molecular biology projects at the Center for Experimental Rheumatology, where doctors work closely with scientists from various disciplines. This structure enables us to cover the full spectrum of medical research-from comprehensive preclinical studies that build the functional portfolio for innovative therapeutic and diagnostic approaches, to clinical observational studies and Phase 2/3 clinical trials.
Conduct advanced statistical analyzes of large-scale European cohort data (>20,000 patients) with a focus on joint involvement in systemic sclerosis. Evaluate the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and longitudinal course of SSc-related arthritis. Assess the effectiveness and safety of rheumatologic therapies for SSc-related arthritis through questionnaire-based data collection and analysis. Collaborate with clinical researchers, statisticians, and international partners to ensure high-quality data handling and interpretation.
Deadline : Open until filled
About The University of Zurich, Switzerland – Official Website
The University of Zurich (UZH, German: Universität Zürich), located in the city of Zürich, is the largest university in Switzerland, with its 28,000 enrolled students. It was founded in 1833from the existing colleges of theology, law, medicine which go back to 1525, and a new faculty of philosophy.
Currently, the university has seven faculties: Philosophy, Human Medicine, Economic Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Sciences and Robotics, Theology and Veterinary Medicine. The university offers the widest range of subjects and courses of any Swiss higher education institution.
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