PhD position in Bottom-up Bioenergetics and Cell Metabolism

PhD position in Bottom-up Bioenergetics and Cell Metabolism

UniBE is prestigious. With us, you benefit from the excellent reputation of a long-standing institution all around the world.

• Establish and characterise ATP- and NAD(P)H-dependent reaction networks and couple them to metabolic and biosynthetic processes, such as cell-free protein synthesis
• Purify and reconstitute membrane proteins into liposomes and GUVs
• Characterise kinetics, stability and energetic efficiency using spectroscopic techniques and fluorescence microscopy, and support this with quantitative modelling
• Collaborate closely with the Stavrakis/deMello group at ETH Zürich on microfluidic vesicle production and apply these technologies at the University of Bern

• MSc degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, biotechnology or a related field
• Experience in protein purification, enzymology, membrane proteins, cell-free systems, fluorescence microscopy or kinetic modelling is beneficial
• Strong interest in quantitative biochemistry, bioenergetics and synthetic biology
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment
• Good communication skills in English

Structured doctoral training within the Graduate School of Cellular and Biomedical Sciences (GCB)

Collaborative environment and ambitious team

Strong research infrastructure and international network

International reputation

Please submit your application including a CV, Bachelor and Master certificates and transcripts, and a letter of motivation as a single PDF by 20.11.2026. Please note that applications must be submitted through the online application portal.

15.01.2027 or by agreement

Full-time

Temporary

Graduate

University

christoph.vonballmoos@unibe.ch