Are you a Master’s graduate looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Explore the range of funded PhD programs available at the University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. Apply online now and kickstart your doctoral journey!
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Climate Sciences: Next-generation vegetation modelling
Summary of PhD Program:
You will innovate towards a next-generation vegetation model by combining improved ecosystem process understanding and first principles, numerical modelling, and model-data integration methods. Your work will extend the model developed and maintained in our group, integrating novel theory development by the LEMONTREE project partners. You will apply the model for testing novel theory against different observational data, including satellite remote sensing observations, ecosystem flux data, and ecosystem manipulation experiments.
Application Deadline: 15 July 2024
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Metabolic Physiology in Women’s Health
Summary of PhD Program:
The research group of Metabolic Physiology (led by Prof. Lia Bally and Dr. David Herzig) explores physiologic mechanisms underlying human metabolism and apply this knowledge to the prevention and treatment of diabetes, obesity and other endocrine and nutritional disorders. We work with advanced metabolic techniques, including mathematical modelling, stable isotopes and digital technologies in the framework of clinical trials and large clinical database analysis.
Application Deadline: 30 August 2024
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Psychology / Neuroscience
Summary of PhD Program:
The working group led by Prof. Dr. Jessica Peter (University Clinic for Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy) is researching how memory processes change in old age or in the case of illness and which interventions are suitable to counteract this. The research group uses modern and innovative methods of cognitive neuroscience (e.g. 7T imaging, non-invasive brain stimulation). In the current project, non-invasive brain stimulation is used in younger and older people with depression to change the interpretation bias.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2024
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Tissue Engineering using Silk for Intervertebral Disc Repair
Summary of PhD Program:
Low back pain (LBP) is a severe pathology which affects about 80% of Western societies. The LBP is often associated with degenerated intervertebral discs (IVD) of the spine. Currently, no ideal solutions are available to restore a degenerated disc and its functions. The selected candidate will be integrated into an internationally competitive research environment, combining experimental and theoretical methods to test original scientific hypotheses and to develop innovative implant technology to “rescue” or repair the degenerated intervertebral disc.
Application Deadline: August 30, 2024
5. 02 Fully Funded PhD Position in Behavioural Ecology
Summary of PhD Program:
Two fully funded, 4-year PhD positions are available in the Division Behavioural Ecology (https://www.behav.iee.unibe.ch/) led by Prof. Eva Ringler at the University of Bern, Switzerland. The positions are part of the research project “Facilitators and constraints of behavioural flexibility” financed by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). In this project, we will investigate flexibility from a behavioural, hormonal, and neuronal perspective.
Application Deadline: 30th July 2024
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Climate Sciences: Next-generation vegetation modelling
Summary of PhD Program:
Our group for Geocomputation and Earth Observation develops new model and data integration methods to gain a mechanistic understanding of biogeochemical cycling in ecosystems, water-carbon coupling, and forest responses to climate change. We are hosted at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern, and work at the intersection of Earth system science, ecophysiology, ecology, applied statistics, and high-performance computing. Within the Virtual Earth Systems Research Insitute project LEMONTREE (Land Ecosystem Models based On New Theory, obseRvations, and ExperimEnts), we are recruiting a PhD student.
Application Deadline: 15 July 2024
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7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Epigenetic mechanisms of complex genome editing in ciliates
Summary of PhD Program:
The Institute of Cell Biology is one of three institutes constituting the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Science of the University of Bern (see www.izb.unibe.ch). The Nowacki Lab focuses mainly on RNA-mediated epigenetic mechanisms of genome regulation in eukaryotes. We are looking for a motivated person who is familiar with basic molecular biology techniques. Applicants hold a master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Machine Learning for Medical Wearable Data
Summary of PhD Program:
The goal of this project is to develop deep learning methods to analyse wearable signals. The project will focus on both method development and clinical application. In the methodological part, the candidate will develop ML techniques to learn from large-scale wearable datasets (continuous glucose monitoring devices and smartwatches), with a specific focus on the development of foundation models and self-supervised pre-training. In the application part, the candidate will use the developed techniques to train specialised models for wearable-based cardiovascular risk factor prediction. In this task, the candidate will benefit from regular interaction with clinical experts from the Insel University Hospital Bern involved in the project.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in developmental psychopathology
Summary of PhD Program:
As part of a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), we are investigating the interaction of biological, social and psychological factors in the development of mental illnesses in adolescence. One focus is on symptoms in the area of emotional dysregulation and risky and self-harming behavior. We are looking for a doctoral student with a high level of motivation to help with data collection and to carry out statistical analyses of complex data (e.g. longitudinal data). The position will provide opportunities for appropriate further training (e.g. to conduct diagnostic interviews and to apply specific statistical procedures). We work closely together as a team and are interdisciplinary and internationally networked.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in development of laying hen individuality
Summary of PhD Program:
The project will be based at the Center for Proper Housing of Poultry and Rabbits within the Division of Animal Welfare at the University of Bern . The salary will be based on regulations of the Swiss National Science Foundation. The PhD program is funded for a three year period, though there is a possibility for extension into a fourth year pending.
Application Deadline: August 1, 2024
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Accompanying research for curriculum development
Summary of PhD Program:
The main goal of the funded project “Accompanying research for curriculum development at the Medical Faculty of the University of Zurich” is to scientifically examine questions surrounding the goals and effects of current curriculum reforms. Multifactorial studies will be used to examine various key parameters (e.g. satisfaction, knowledge and skills) of medical students before and after the study reform.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Space Science – Preparing for Europa Plume Measurements with the Mass Spectrometers on ESA’s JUICE and NASA’s Europa Clipper Missions
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project will focus on modeling the complete gas phase of Europa’s plumes, a critical component in determining the habitability of this ocean world in the Jupiter system. The project involves developing a physical simulation model to quantify changes in the chemical composition of Europa’s plumes from their liquid reservoirs to their gas phase. The successful candidate will work with existing Monte Carlo models and newly acquired DSMC models, aiming to provide valuable insights for ESA’s JUICE and NASA’s Europa Clipper missions.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2024
