PhD – Molecular Immunology – Switzerland

The Molecular Immunology lab at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), Bellinzona (Switzerland), is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to investigate how specific genetic risk alleles shape T lymphocyte functions and may contribute to autoimmunity.

You will explore molecular mechanisms controlling immune-cell differentiation and function in health and disease, with a focus on human T cells and genetic variation. The project will combine pre-clinical in vivo models, primary T-cell culture, flow cytometry, CRISPR-based perturbations, functional assays, molecular biology and biochemistry.

Requirements

• You recently completed a Master’s degree in Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology, or a related field.
• You are fluent in spoken and written English.
• You are filled with curiosity, initiative, and a strong desire to learn and think independently!
• Bioinformatics skills are a plus, but not essential.

Benefits

• Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)-aligned salary and conditions.
• Outstanding training, mentoring, and regular scientific exchange.
• Preferred start date: as soon as possible (negotiable).
• PhD students are enrolled in the PhD program of the Università della Svizzera italiana. The IRB offers state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant, welcoming international environment with journal clubs, seminars, and scientific events.

Organization/Company – Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Bellinzona).

Research field – Biological sciences » Biology.

Research profile – First Stage Researcher (R1).

Country – Switzerland.

Application Deadline –19 Nov 2025 – 17:00 (Europe/Zurich).

More information: Euraxess