PhD position in sepsis diagnostics 16 Dec 25

Our research group at the Institute of Medical Microbiology of the University of Zurich (UZH) is looking for a PhD candidate to contribute to the development, validation, and optimization of a metatranscriptomic RNA sequencing-based diagnostic tool for rapid sepsis diagnostics.

To apply, please send your updated CV and motivation letter to Dr. Ashley Rooney (email: arooney@imm.uzh.ch). Application deadline is January 16 2026

Start date: 01.03.2026

Please find more information on the attached PDF:​ PhD Position advertisement_Rooney_2025.pdf