PhD Position in Pediatric Allergy Research / PhD Position in Pediatric Allergy Research

PhD Candidate Opportunity: Investigating Environmental Mechanisms in Allergy

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an SNSF-funded research project focusing on the environmental-driven mechanisms that offer protection against allergic diseases. This project is part of the PASTURE birth cohort, one of Europe's foremost longitudinal studies on the environmental determinants of allergy.

The research utilizes unique clinical data and biological samples collected from birth to adolescence to explore how environmental exposures influence immune development, offering protection against conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. Our approach integrates epidemiology with cutting-edge omics technologies, including:

• Transcriptomics
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• Immunophenotyping
• Single-cell analyses

What You Can Expect

• Perform laboratory analyses using modern multi-omics technologies with a large volume of samples.
• Analyze longitudinal clinical and molecular datasets.
• Apply statistical and bioinformatic methods.
• Publish your research in international journals.
• Present your findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary and international research team.

Your Profile

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in immunology, allergy, or epidemiological research.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient written and spoken English.
• Experience with molecular biology, bioinformatics, or programming (R/Python) is advantageous but not mandatory.

What We Offer

• A fully funded 3-year PhD position at the University of Bern.
• Training in laboratory methods, epidemiology, bioinformatics, and systems biology.
• Access to one of Europe’s most comprehensive allergy birth cohorts.
• An international and collaborative research environment.
• Excellent opportunities for scientific and professional development.
• A workplace in Bern, Switzerland, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Apply

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Questions About the Job?

For further information, please contact:

Prof. Dr. med. Caroline Roduit
Senior Consultant
Dr.sc.nat. Remo Frei
Research Associate
+41 31 66 4 34 09