PhD student position in Viral Phylogenetics
SIB Institut Suisse de Bioinformatique
Publication date:
18 March 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Wädenswil
Job summary
Join our team in Wädenswil, Switzerland, as a PhD student in viral phylogenetics. This is a unique opportunity to explore innovative research in a collaborative environment.
Tasks
- Analyze viral genome diversity and indel patterns in phylogenetics.
- Contribute to vaccine and drug development by studying viral strains.
- Utilize Python/C++ skills in bioinformatics research projects.
Skills
- Master's degree in bioinformatics, computational science, or related fields.
- Knowledge of virology and molecular evolution is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills in verbal and written formats.
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To reinforce our team in Wädenswil, Switzerland, we are seeking a
PhD student position in Viral Phylogenetics
Job description
To monitor the epidemiological dynamics and emergence of new strains, virus samples are usually classified based on nucleotide substitutions, insertions and deletions (indels). Current bioinformatic methods for analysing substitutions are quite mature; however, while indels inform evolutionary studies and medical marker discovery, methods for analysing indels are still in their infancy. The project will study how evaluating phylogenetic indel patterns and viral genome diversity could contribute to vaccine and drug development.
The position is based at the Institute of Computational Life Sciences, Zürich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW Wädenswil). The PhD student will also be enrolled at the University of Zürich or ETH Zürich. The research group is also part of Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, which provides additional training and networking opportunities.
Profile requirements
- Master degree in bioinformatics, computational science, statistics, or similar;
- Working knowledge of Python and/or C++/ Rust;
- Interest and some knowledge of virology, phylogenetics and molecular evolution is an advantage;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
How to apply
Your application should be in one pdf file including: a letter of motivation, CV, references, and degree certificates. Apply by email with the subject DIZH2025 to E-Mail schreiben
The position will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate is found.
The start is expected in summer 2025 (TBD).
