Fully Funded PhD: Discovering novel biomarkers in Switzerland

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Empa Research groups are calling for fully funded PhD positions to discover Novel Biomarkers for Chronic wound formation at the lab of the ‘Multi-omics for healthcare materials‘ and ‘Nanomaterials Spectroscopy and Imaging‘ groups. The project will be part of a larger initiative focused on the design of a precision, self-care-integrated system to completely understand, simulate, and monitor skin wound evolution, with the ultimate aim of treating and preventing chronic wounds.

Research Focus

The research focus of the successful applicant will be on the characterization of chronic wounds developing from venous ulcers and perform comprehensive proteome and metabolic characterization of wound exudates from patients. The candidate will showcase Raman spectroscopy as a rapid, noninvasive, and label-free omics technology for metabolic profiling and biomarker detection in wound exudates.

Applicant’s Profile

A strong background and experience in

computational biology, physics, physical chemistry or materials science
Programming and statistical knowledge, including machine learning
Communication skills in English
The individual demonstrates a keen interest in clinically applied research and a strong enthusiasm for combining experimental and computational work.

Beneficial skills for this position include:

Prior experience with Raman spectroscopy

Offered Benefits

The position is a PhD student enrolled at ETH Zurich and affiliated with the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. The position is based in Empa, St. Gallen, with a global network of collaborators and clinical partners. The research project aims to guide new therapeutic approaches for wound healing, with a planned duration of 3 to 4 years. The position offers outstanding infrastructure, competitive salaries, and frequent visits to Empa headquarters.