Switzerland - University of Zurich PhD Position in Biochemistry

We are an interdisciplinary research group and study protein folding and peptide aggregation by molecular dynamics simulations. The research project involves the further development of methods to analyze free-energy surfaces and their application to biologically relevant conformational transitions in proteins.

Examples:
Ihalainen J.A. et al. PNAS 105, 9588-9593, 2008.
Krivov S.V. et al. J. Phys. Chem. B 112, 8701-8714, 2008.
Rao F. and Caflisch A., J. Mol. Biol. 344, 299-306, 2004.

pdf files of these papers are available on our webpage: http://www.biochem-caflisch.uzh.ch/

Education
Master of science in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics. Because of the multidisciplinary research project, candidates should have a keen interest in learning new disciplines, and combining their main expertise with the new topic(s).

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Continue Reading September 8th, 2008

Switzerland - 2008 ETH ZUrich and University of Zurich PhD Positions in Life Sciences

The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several Ph.D. programs that cover distinct areas of the life sciences. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout.

Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Masters degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. 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.

Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years

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Continue Reading May 28th, 2008

Switzerland - University of Zurich Postdoctoral in Mathematical Coding Theory

The Institute of Mathematics of the University of Zurich invites applications for a

Postdoc position in the area of Mathematical Coding Theory

The starting date is January 1st, 2008
The deadline for applications is October 31, 2007

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Continue Reading October 12th, 2007

Switzerland - University of Zurich PhD Fellowship in Microeconomics

Doctoral Position (Research & Teaching Assistant; 65%)
Chair of Professor Schmutzler

The candidate is expected to do research during a period of four years leading to a doctoral thesis. In addition, he or she will be involved in teaching activities. A masters degree in economics, mathematics or physics is required. The focus of the research in our group is on microeconomics, in particular, industrial organization. We encourage applications of young researchers who want to benefit from and contribute to a stimulating environment at an internationally renowned economics department.

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August 10th, 2007