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.

What You Will Do

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Application and Contact

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.