About
New Postdoctoral and PhD research opportunities are coming up in the research group of Prof. Matthias Altmeyer at the University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland.
The research group investigates genome integrity maintenance, with upcoming projects focusing on the crosstalk between genotoxic stress-responsive protein modifications, particularly poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation (PARylation) and ubiquitylation. The projects will examine their roles in genome maintenance as well as the causes and consequences of heritable DNA lesions across cell generations
The Altmeyer Lab’s broader research interests include genome instability in cancer and aging, chromatin modifications in response to DNA damage, and alterations in cellular DNA-repair networks.
Eligibility
For PhD candidates:
- PhD students will be recruited through the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (LSZGS).
- Applicants should meet the relevant eligibility requirements of the applicable LSZGS doctoral programme.
- The next application closing date mentioned for the opportunity is November 1, 2026
For Postdoctoral candidates:
Candidates with backgrounds or experience in areas such as:
- Proteomics
- Single-cell genomics
- Microscopy image analysis
- Mechanisms of genome maintenance
- Basic Python and R
are encouraged to contact the research group.
How to apply
For PhD candidates:
- Review the Life Science Zurich Graduate School application requirements.
- Select the relevant doctoral programme.
- Complete the online LSZGS application before the applicable deadline.
- Follow the graduate school’s selection and interview process.
For Postdoctoral candidates:
- Prepare your CV, research interests and relevant academic/research information.
- Highlight relevant experience in proteomics, single-cell genomics, microscopy image analysis, genome maintenance, Python and/or R where applicable.
- Contact Prof. Matthias Altmeyer by email regarding the upcoming opportunities.
Postdoc contact: matthias.altmeyer@uzh.ch DMMD
PhD application: Life Science Zurich Graduate School
Deadline
November 1, 2026 — next application closing date stated for the Life Science Zurich Graduate School PhD recruitment. https://mim.ethz.ch/application/application-trackI.html
Contact details
Prof. Matthias Altmeyer
Department of Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 190
CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
Email: matthias.altmeyer@uzh.ch