OpenFieldFully Funded Doctoral Assistantship (Doctorat) in Soft Matter Physics
Three-to-four-year salaried doctoral research appointment conducting cutting-edge experimental physics investigations into colloidal suspensions, light scattering, and polymer glass transitions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Physics, Physical Chemistry, or Applied Mathematics with high honors.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent scientific English communication (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Swiss doctoral assistant employment.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and scientific portfolio highlighting experimental or computational soft-matter research.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters from doctoral supervisors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full Swiss salary: CHF 49,500 to CHF 54,000 per annum under Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) rates
- Application fee
- Zero tuition charges for doctoral assistants
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free doctoral employment under cantonal collective agreements
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 March 2027 (Spring Doctoral Vacancy Call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Fribourg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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