Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral Position in Fungal Cell Biology or Biochemistry / Structural Biology of Starship Transposons

ETH Zurich – Plant Disease Dynamics Group (Institute of Integrative Biology) · Switzerland

Deadline

October 31, 2026

Degree Level

Postdoctoral

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

On-site

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Overview

Postdoc in Prof. Megan McDonald's group studying how giant 'Starship' transposons move genes horizontally between plant-pathogenic fungi, using cell-biological or biochemical/structural approaches. Review of applications begins on 31 October 2026 and continues until the post is filled; apply through the ETH online portal.

Eligibility

PhD in fungal cell biology, biochemistry, structural biology, molecular biology or related field; strong publication record; wet-lab experience in fungal molecular genetics/cell biology or protein expression and structural methods (X-ray, cryo-EM, NMR).

Nationality: Open to all nationalities

Funding & Benefits

Salaried 100% ETH Zurich postdoctoral position; salary per ETH scale (amount not stated in advert).

Opportunity information is provided for convenience. Requirements and deadlines may change. Always verify the latest information from the official source before applying.