Postdoctoral Researcher - Bioelectronic Interfaces and Synthetic Biology

About the role

The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group of the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) at ETH Zurich in Basel invites a postdoctoral researcher to join projects at the intersection of synthetic biology, nanotechnology and bioelectronics. The group combines synthetic biology with nanotechnology and electrogenetic interfaces to engineer human cells for next-generation bioelectronic medicine, aiming at wireless, real-time control of therapeutic protein expression and metabolic regulation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop bioelectronic interfaces that enable closed-loop programming of cellular behaviour and real-time monitoring of metabolic activity
• Combine catalyst engineering, computational simulation, bioelectrode device fabrication and electrical engineering
• Design novel bioelectronic implants and develop specialised control software

Required profile

• Background in physics, material science or chemistry
• Strong academic record and ambition to pursue a career in industrial R&D or entrepreneurship
• Eagerness to collaborate closely with molecular biologists and bioengineers

Required skills

• Ideally expertise in bioelectronics or software simulations, or a strong willingness to acquire it
• Solid knowledge of electrochemistry and materials chemistry

What we offer

• Public transport season tickets and car sharing
• A wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ
• Childcare and attractive pension benefits

Applications must be submitted online through the university's application portal, with a CV, a list of publications, a motivation letter, three letters of recommendation and a one-page research plan.