The National Centre of Competence in Research NCCR Genesis is a research infrastructure project funded by SNSF, focusing on exploring the emergence of life in the Universe. This interdisciplinary initiative brings together physicists, earth and planetary scientists, chemists, and biologists to understand the conditions and mechanisms that enable life to emerge. The project aims to develop reliable methods to detect traces of life (biosignatures) through remote sensing or direct on-site measurements, requiring significant innovation and close collaboration across disciplines.
Tasks
- Investigate the emergence of molecular complexity from simple building blocks, such as amino acids and nucleotides, toward self-replicating chemical systems.
- Focus on peptide amyloids and their interactions with RNA and membranes.
- Work towards understanding the emergence of proto-ribosomal machinery.
Requirements
- Master's degree with a strong background in experimental chemistry, ideally with experience in physical and/or organic chemistry.
- Keen interest in interdisciplinary research.
- Enjoy working in a team and possess the necessary social skills and communication abilities.
- Contribute proactively to a positive group atmosphere.
- Fluent communication skills (written and presentation) in English are essential.
Benefits
- Fully funded PhD position for approximately four years at a world-leading university.
- Outstanding scientific and collaborative research environment.
- Engage in cutting-edge research with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and experimental facilities.
- Development of critical thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Opportunities to publish in leading journals and present at international conferences.
- Public transport season tickets and car sharing.
- Wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ.
- Childcare and attractive pension benefits.
- ETH Zürich is actively committed to a sustainable and climate-neutral university.
- NCCR Genesis is deeply committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a respectful and fair work culture and equal access to professional development and support for all.
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Das Team
The PhD candidate will join the Riek Group at ETH Zurich, within the Institute of Molecular Physical Science, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB), as part of an enthusiastic and interdisciplinary team.