PhD Student in @ EMPA environmental modelling / informatics

Subject: PhD Student in environmental modelling / informatics

Requirements: We are looking for a candidate with a Master’s degree of a University or an equivalent degree with knowledge in modeling and simulation or environmental informatics. The candidate needs to have experience in computer programming and preferentially good knowledge in natural/ environmental sciences.
The work will be carried out at Empa St. Gallen under the supervision of PD Dr. Bernd Nowack and Prof. Lorenz Hilty. Enrolment of the PhD will be either at the University of Zürich or at ETH Zürich.


Time Period: Three years.


Applications: Please submit your complete application (German or English) including CV, exam certificates, list of publications as well as names and addresses of at least two academic references to Dr. Bernd Nowack (nowack@empa.ch).


Contact: contact Dr. Bernd Nowack;


Phone: +41 (0)71 274 76 92, e-mail: nowack@empa.ch


Link: online: www.empa.ch/jobs.

Postdoctoral Position @ University of Zurich in Single Molecule Biophysics

Application: Candidates should be  PhD in physics or physical chemistry and a strong background in spectroscopy, optics, microfluidics, or related fields. Experience with instrument and software development will be advantageous..The successful candidate will work in an international and interdisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, and biochemists that bring together the expertise required for directly combining advanced optical single molecule techniques with the structural biology of proteins.

 Procedure to Apply: Applications should include a cover letter specifically describing your interest in the position and field of research, curriculum vitae, final school and university grades, publication list, and three references.

Contact: Send Applications by E-mail in a single pdf file to Prof. Ben Schuler (schuler@bioc.uzh.ch). Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Link: http://www.bioc.uzh.ch/schuler.