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Your tasks
- In the Institute of Pharma Technology and Biotechnology, we are currently looking for a PhD student. The project will be carried out in collabortation with the University of Basel and Amyra Biotech AG. The working place will be at the new FHNW Campus Muttenz, just outside Basel, Switzerland. Remuneration according to SNSF.
The PhD thesis will entail following tasks:
- Formulation development of enzymes for supplementation of brush border peptidases
- Manufacture of per-oral particulate pharmaceutical dosage form
- In vitro evaluation of dosage form performance in a dynamic gastrointestinal model
- Optimization of digestion of gluten immunogenic peptide epitopes
- Kinetic modeling of gastric emptying, enzyme stability, drug release, enzymatic action
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Drug Sciences or Life Sciences
- Strong interest in scientific research, capacity for fundamental reasoning, team-oriented mindset, good communications skills
- Fluency in English and German
Your prospects:
The FHNW School of Life Sciences offers state-of-the-art technical, laboratory and office facilities. Contributing to the school’s highly motivating working environment – which is second to none – are its collaboration with a large number of companies and institutions in Switzerland and abroad, a widely varied programme of scientific events, and daily contact with young students in research and teaching. The FHNW is also committed to equal opportunities and the compatibility of private and professional life.
Your benefits:
Wide range of university sports
Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films
Established implementation of equal pay
Targeted promotion of doctoral projects
Annual working time (42 hours/week) with the option of part-time and teleworking
Mentoring programme for career development
Start Date: per 2025 10 1 or immediately, ending on 2028 9 30 .
Your workplace
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz
Any questions?
About the position:
Prof. Dr. Georgios Imanidis, , Contact: +41 61 228 56 36
About the recruiting process:
Cristina Kabas, HR Manager, Contact: +41 61 228 54 02