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24 PhD Programs – Fully Funded at University of Zurich, Switzerland

Do you have a Master’s degree and are looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? University of Zurich, Switzerland is now accepting applications for several funded PhD programs across a range of research areas.

1. Fully Funded PhD in Social Anthropology 

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The PhD projects will focus on three different interrelated sectors within the local and regional food complex by way of a distributed and shared multi-sited approach. Project 1 will focus on agricultural production, looking at individual households and farming enterprises. Project 2 will research in small- and mid-scale food processing factories, primarily in the dairy and meat sector, while project 3 will investigate the gastronomy sector and its socio-economic embeddedness in the regional setting.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024

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2. Fully Funded PhD in Decades of Peace

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The “Decades of Peace” project aims to answer a critical question: How do societies move from persistent violence to sustainable peace? Despite a global decline in violence over centuries, many regions, particularly in Latin America, remain plagued by persistently high levels of violence entrenched in local social structures. The “Decades of Peace” project proposes a novel theory of alignment between state and societal institutions as a mechanism to overcome persistent violence.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

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3. Fully Funded PhD

Summary of Funded PhD Program

We offer an exciting and stimulating environment to study and work in. The University of Zurich has several internationally recognized research groups dedicated to data science, machine learning and remote sensing. We also collaborate with several other institutions and companies in the fields of computer vision, machine learning and earth observation, in Switzerland and abroad. The EcoVision Lab is member of the UZH Digital Society Initiative, the ETH AI Center, the new UN-ETH partnership, and the ETH for Development Center (ETH4D).

Application Deadline: 16 December 2024

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4. 02 Fully Funded PhD in American Literature and Culture

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The English Department of the University of Zurich invites applications for two Research and Teaching Assistantships at the Chair for American Literature and Culture (Prof. Dr. Katharina Gerund) to begin on 1 February 2025. These doctoral positions are open to candidates with a completed Master’s degree who plan to pursue a PhD in American Studies. The contracts are initially limited to three years (with the possibility of extension for up to three years).

Application Deadline: 6 December 2024

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5. Fully Funded PhD in Ethics of Voice Assistants in Dementia Care

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The institute (IBME) belongs to the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zurich, and consists of two Chairs; Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine. Since 2009, the IBME has been a WHO Collaborating Centre for Bioethics, and also provides ethical advice to numerous professional associations globally. The advertised PhD position will be at the Chair of Biomedical Ethics, in the PhD program “Biomedical Ethics and Law (medical track)”. The Chair was established at UZH in 2005 in response to the growing need for education, research and consultancy in the area of medical ethics and bioethics. The IBME is also involved in teaching activities for medical and dental students, as well as at the UZH History Seminar through the Chair of History of Medicine.

Application Deadline: 31.12.2024

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6. Fully Funded PhD in Political Science

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich invites applications for a PhD position in the research group of Thomas Widmer, who holds a professorship in Political Science with focus on Evaluation.

Your responsibilities

  • development and conduct your own PhD project in the professorship’s field of research, namely research on policy making, implementation and evaluation (with a focus on Switzerland)
  • participation in the department’s doctoral program, which offers advanced methodological and substantive training as well as professional development
  • contribution to the activities of the research group

Application Deadline: Open until filled 

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7. Fully Funded PhD in middle-ear mechanics and middle-ear implant

Summary of Funded PhD Program

You will work on research projects with focus on questions related to the stapedial annular ligament in correlation with middle-ear mechanics in normal and surgically reconstructed ears. You will perform experiments with cadaveric temporal bones, postoperative follow-up of patients with middle-ear implants, and simulation of computational middle-ear models. You will write a dissertation, consisting of research papers suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals and are expected to present your research at international conferences. You get the opportunity to participate in the PhD program Clinical Science and to be involved in teaching.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2025

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8. Fully Funded PhD in microhabitat selection in mosquitoes

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The PhD candidate will work on a project in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Florian Muijres, from Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands, and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. In this project, the microclimate selection strategies of four mosquito species (Aedes albopictus, Ae. japonicus, Ae. aegypti and Anopheles gambiae) will be investigated. Because mosquitoes are ectotherms, meteorological factors and especially temperature will directly affect their fitness, population dynamics and their capacity to transmit pathogens (vector competence). 

Application Deadline: 6. December 2024

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9. Fully Funded PhD

Summary of Funded PhD Program

Acute traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe neurological condition caused by mechanical trauma that results in severe motor loss (i.e., paralysis), impaired sensation, and autonomic dysfunction. Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) can show similar symptoms and is related to chronic progressive spinal canal stenosis. The resulting lifelong deficits associated with paralysis and sensory loss have a substantial effect on individuals, caregivers, and society. Timely and sufficient surgical decompression is a critical objective with many pre-clinical and clinical studies focused on surgical timing. 

Application Deadline: Open until filled 

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10. Fully Funded PhD in Educational Technology

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The Institute of Education at the University of Zurich, Chair of Educational Technology , is looking to fill a position for a doctoral student (PhD) with a full-time position of 80% as of January 1, 2025 or by agreement. The professorship for Educational Technology will answer questions relating to the development of teaching and learning scenarios for education with digital media or in digital learning environments. As part of the Digital Education for Equity in Primary Schools (DEEP) project funded by the Jacobs Foundation Switzerland, various implications of digitalization in primary schools are being investigated.

Application Deadline: December 14, 2024

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11. Fully Funded PhD in Educational Technology

Summary of Funded PhD Program

As part of the Digital Education for Equity in Primary schools (DEEP) project, which is funded by the Jacobs Foundation Switzerland, various implications of digitalization in elementary school are being investigated. Both the perspective of teachers and the perspective of the design of learning materials to promote learning are applied here. You will get an integration into an internationally renowned research team, individual mentoring to support the development of personal skills, excellent infrastructure and local networking opportunities (including collabs with PH Zurich and ETH Zurich)

Application Deadline: December 14, 2024

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12. Fully Funded PhD in Neotropical Fish Palaeontology and Systematics

Summary of Funded PhD Program

We invite applications for a PhD position at the Evolutionary Morphology and Palaeobiology of Vertebrates group in the Department of Palaeontology of the University of Zurich. The University of Zurich is one of the top research institutions in Europe and offers an exceptional academic environment for research and study. The Department of Palaeontology has state-of-the-art research facilities in an international and stimulating academic environment. The Natural History Museum of the University is closely tied to our department; it offers opportunities to participate and develop skills in scientific outreach activities. 

Application Deadline: 17th January 2025

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13. Fully Funded PhD in Generative AI for Health-Professionals

Summary of Funded PhD Program

Artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT is changing the way we work, cooperate and study. This also applies to services in which digital assistants are integrated into the interaction between participants. We design it! Do you want to find out with us how intelligent voice-based systems can change the work of nurses and doctors? Then apply to us. The Information Management working group (Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schwabe) at the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Zurich (UZH) is a European leader in this field and conducts research in close cooperation with practice.

Application Deadline: Open until filled 

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14. Fully Funded PhD in Philosophy

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The Institute of Philosophy, Ethics Research Institute at the University of Zurich offers a 4-year fully funded (SNSF) PhD position under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Michael Messerli.

Your responsibilities

  • Writing a dissertation
  • Collaborate with team members and other researchers and institutions
  • Assisting with the planing of conferences and participating in research colloquia and in international conferences

Application Deadline: 20 January 2025

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15. Fully Funded PhD

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The Institute of Parasitology at the University of Zurich (IPZ) is a dual institute of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Vetsuisse Faculty) and the Faculty of Medicine. We hold courses for students of veterinary and human medicine and biology. Our research is basic and problem-oriented and deals with veterinary, medical and cell biological-parasitological issues. In addition, our Diagnostic Center for Parasitology (DZP) offers parasitological diagnostic services for veterinary and human medicine, including the development and evaluation of new tests.

Application Deadline: Open until filled 

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16. Fully Funded PhD in Causes, Contexts, Consequences: Understanding Immigrant Integration through Citizenship

Summary of Funded PhD Program

We are seeking a PhD student dedicated to rigorous quantitative analyses using advanced statistical and causal inference methods.

  • Your primary task is to design and implement research designs to (comparatively) study the regional factors hindering or facilitating naturalization among the immigrant population in different countries.
  • You will be involved in all aspects of research within the project “Causes, Contexts, Consequences: Understanding Immigrant Integration through Citizenship,” funded by an SNSF Starting Grant.
  • You will work closely with the principal investigator and a postdoctoral researcher on several projects. Additionally, you will have time, and we expect you to develop your independent PhD project related to our main research topic.

Application Deadline: December 23, 2024

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17. Fully Funded PhD in Political Communication

Summary of Funded PhD Program

This project investigates the mechanisms through which political social media influencers (PSMIs) affect the political engagement of young people across different countries and media systems. Using cutting-edge computational methods (natural language processing, computer vision, machine learning), alongside panel experiments and data donations, our project aims to map the landscape of PSMIs on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Application Deadline: 16 December 2024

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18. Fully Funded PhD in Exploring Ancient Microbiomes for a Sustainable Agriculture 

Summary of Funded PhD Program

Microbes play a key role in ecosystems and regulate plant growth and ecosystem functioning. In previous studies, we have observed that microbes and microbial diversity can enhance plant productivity and promote ecosystem sustainability (e.g., Wagg et al. 2019, Nature Communications; Banerjee & van der Heijden 2023, Nature Reviews Microbiology; Lutz et al. 2023, Nature Microbiology). However, the role of microbial community composition and the importance of specific microbes (e.g., keystone taxa) for plant growth and resistance to stress (e.g., drought) is still poorly understood. Here, you will test whether ancient plant-microbe interactions provide better protection against heat and drought stress and improve nutrient use efficiency for low-input agriculture compared to contemporary interactions.

Application Deadline: 15/12/2024

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19. Fully Funded PhD in Causes, Contexts, Consequences: Understanding Immigrant Integration through Citizenship

Summary of Funded PhD Program

You will be extensively involved in research within the project “Causes, Contexts, Consequences: Understanding Immigrant Integration through Citizenship”, which is funded by an SNSF Starting Grant. You will work closely with the project leader and a postdoctoral researcher on various projects.
We are looking for a PhD student who is deeply involved in quantitative analyses using advanced statistical and causal methods.
Your main task will be to design and implement research designs to (comparatively) investigate the regional factors that hinder or facilitate the naturalization of immigrants in different countries.

Application Deadline: December 23, 2024

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20. Fully Funded PhD in evolutionary anthropology and medicine

Summary of Funded PhD Program

The Human Ecology Group of the Institute of Evolutionary Medicine (IEM) Institute of Evolutionary Medicine at the University of Zurich, led by Prof. Adrian Jaeggi, is inviting applications from prospective PhD students. Applicants must hold a master’s degree by the time of the appointment, and will earn their PhD through the evolutionary biology PhD program (https://www.evobio.uzh.ch/en.html). The ideal candidate has a background in evolutionary biology, anthropology, or related fields, with a strong interest in working on human behavior, biology and health. 

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

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