OpenFieldLife Science Zurich Graduate School Salaried PhD in Molecular Oncology
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment at the Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology investigating resistance mechanisms to CAR-T immunotherapy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics with high distinction
- English language proficiency
- Fluent scientific English (C1/IELTS 7.0+)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis abstract demonstrating molecular cloning and sequencing expertise
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters submitted through LSZGS portal
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried: CHF 50,000 to CHF 55,000 annual gross salary plus full social insurance
- Application fee
- CHF 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by doctoral employment appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Spring/Fall selection track)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University Hospital Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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