PhD positions

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Departments:
  • Prof. Michael Fainzilber | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    Size and growth control in neurons and other large cells - do cells sense their own size and how can they do that?

  • Prof. Anthony H. Futerman | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on a new and exciting project on lipid complexity. There are many more lipids in cells and in cell membranes than once thought and this complexity has significant ramifications for understanding both the roles of lipids in the origin of life and also in modern cell function. A position is available for an enthusiastic candidate to work on lipids in the origin of life, lipid fine-tuning, and functional studies of lipid complexity. For publications and details see the lab web page at

    https://www.weizmann.ac.il/Biomolecular_Sciences/Futerman/

  • Prof. Eli Zeldov | link for homepage

    Department of Condensed Matter Physics
    PhD position

    Scanning probe microscopy of quantum and topological states of matter

  • Prof. Neta Regev-Rudzki | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    Applicants with a research background at the intersection of molecular biology, biochemistry, imaging and/or biophysics are encouraged to apply. Experience in microbiology, molecular genetics (including CRISPR/Cas9), advanced imaging platforms (including image analysis) or advanced protein chemistry is advantageous.

    This is a full-time position available from June 2022 for a period of 4 years with a possibility of a further extension subject to funding availability.

    Candidate should send a cover letter and CV (includes a publication list) to Dr. Neta Regev-Rudzki.

    For any informal inquiries please contact us by email at

    neta.regev-rudzki@weizmann.ac.il

  • Dr. Orly Laufman | link for homepage

    Department of Molecular Genetics
    PhD position

    The Laufman lab studies the ways human RNA viruses interact with their host cells and transform them into viral manufactories using state-of-the-art microscopy, molecular and cell biology, genetic and biochemistry approaches. We tackle questions at the forefront of the exciting field of virology. We are looking for talented and highly motivated PhD students to join us. If you possess a strong background in molecular biology and the passion to execute a groundbreaking research - your place is with us! We offer an exceptional scientific environment to develop into a mature top-class researcher. Our team members enjoy a pleasant and supportive research environment at the heart of the vibrant campus of the Weizmann Institute of Science.

  • Prof. Alexander Milov | link for homepage

    Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
    PhD position

    Data analysis from the ATLAS experiment.

    Heavy Ion Physics is about exploring what the Strong Force Interaction is. Our World is not only confined to two- and three-quark particles. Imagine a system built of as many quarks as you want. Do we know enough to tell how such a system would behave? Would it be a quark-gluon plasma, a hadronic gas, or liquid? Does QCD do a good job predicting its properties, or...

    You can help to find answers to these and many other questions. About one month in a year, the LHC collides ions of heavy elements. Each of these collisions is a mini-universe that sends hundreds of times more particles into ATLAS detector than a proton-proton interaction. You can be a part of a team to dive into this sea of quarks and gluons and find an answer to one of many questions.

    Heavy-ion data from the ATLAS experiment is an excellent opportunity for students seeking an academic carrier to do research and get fantastic visibility in the physics community. But if you want to learn the most sophisticated data analysis, create your own algorithms, and get into the world of finance, data mining or high-tech, it's a place for you too. 

  • Dr. Rina Rosenzweig | link for homepage

    Department of Chemical and Structural Biology
    PhD position

    NMR studies of transient chaperone-substrate interactions

  • Dr. Yuval Ronen | link for homepage

    Department of Condensed Matter Physics
    PhD position

    Our lab investigates quantum phenomena which focus on the interplay between correlations and topology. This intriguing interplay allows to develop unique realizations of non-abelian quasi-particles (qps) which are neither Boson nor Fermion-like. Among the phases which host these qps are the well-known fractional quantum Hall effect, topological superconductivity, and the recently emerging field of moire-superlattcies (twistronics). We are developing experiments in these arrowheads to unravel this intriguing physics.

    This line of research often utilizes quantum materials whose reduced dimensionality enhances quantum effects. We profit from the use of various van der Waals (vdW) materials (graphene, hBN, TMDs, etc.) as well as high-mobility two-dimensional GaAs electron gas, which are both grown in our department. Fabrication is performed in a state-of-the-art clean room facility, specially designed for vdW materials nanofabrication.

    These devices will be measured with transport techniques including quantum Hall interferometry, Josephson interferometry, capacitance measurements, thermal transport, and shot noise measurements. These measurements require high magnetic fields and low electron temperatures. Our lab will be equipped with an 8mK wet dilution refrigerator with a 20T magnet, a 7mK dry dilution with a 3D vector magnet, as well as a variable temperature cryostat.

    Interested candidates should contact: yuval.ronen@weizmann.ac.il

  • Prof. Doron Kushnir | link for homepage

    Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
    PhD position

    We live in fortunate times, where there are still many fundamental unsolved problems in astrophysics, while technological progress allows new observations, which may make some of them solvable. Now is the time to attack the most puzzling challenges posed to us by the Universe.

    Join Doron Kushnir's group to study explosions and extreme stars of the Universe. We use theoretical and computational tools to interpret state-of-the-art observations, aiming at resolving fundamental problems in astrophysics. 

  • Dr. Nir Fluman | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    Membrane protein folding and quality control

  • Dr. Assaf Gal | link for homepage

    Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences
    PhD position

    We are looking for extremely talented candidates to study the roles of dense mineral phases in the formation of biomaterials.

  • Prof. Gad Asher | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    Oxygen and Circadian Clocks

    How does chronic exposure to hypoxia, as occurs with people living at high altitude, affects the human clock? How oxygen is connected to exercise performance and is there a time preference for high altitude training? (Tripartite model for performance: Clocks, oxygen, and exercise) How does HIF-1a endogenously integrate with circadian clock complexes during the circadian cycle? How do HIF-1a and BMAL1 regulate rhythmic transcriptome?

  • Prof. Gad Asher | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    Interactions between circadian clocks and exercise physiology

    We employ various clock mutant mouse models with different light regimens to characterize the interaction between clocks and exercise. Further, we have designed and built fully automated time-controlled Running Wheels that can be programmed in advance to be in locked or unlocked positions for designated times to enable scheduled training of animals without manual interventions.

  • Prof. Gad Asher | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    Clocks resetting

    How the clock integrates different resetting cues? Are there differences in resetting capacity between different cell types? How different pharmaceutics influence the clock? Can it be harnessed to improve therapy?

  • Dr. Ziv Meir | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Our lab tries to bring molecules into the forefront of quantum technologies. We have open PhD positions for quantum-physics enthusiastic with the eager to learn many experimental skills and build state-of-the-art quantum systems.

    For more information on our lab, visit: https://www.weizmann.ac.il/complex/meir/

  • Prof. Ofer Aharony | link for homepage

    Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
    PhD position

    0-1 positions for Ph. D. students in theoretical high-energy physics, working on quantum field theory, string theory and/or quantum gravity

  • Prof. Victor Malka | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Relativistic interaction at near critical density

  • Prof. Victor Malka | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Laser plasma accelerators of electrons

  • Prof. Eli Waxman | link for homepage

    Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
    PhD position

    Theoretical high energy astrophysics research

  • Prof. Micha Berkooz | link for homepage

    Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
    PhD position

    Theoretical high energy physics: string theory, field theory, gravity, black holes, relations to stat. mech., condensed matter physics and quantum chaos.  

  • Prof. Ariel Amir | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Our research centers on the theory of complex systems and biophysics, applied to a broad spectrum of problems, mainly in the context of the physics of living systems. Our research is often done in collaboration with experimental groups. Key themes of our lab include mathematical modeling of cell growth and mechanics, both at the single-cell level and the population level, stochastic processes, disordered systems, and coarse-grained modeling of complex processes. 

    For more information and recent publications see: https://amir.seas.harvard.edu/

  • Dr. Ivo Spiegel | link for homepage

    Department of Brain Sciences
    PhD position

    We study the genetic and cellular mechanisms through which sensory and emotional experiences alter information processing in neural circuits. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and combines genomic, molecular, histological, electrophysiological, in vivo imaging and behavioral techniques into an integrative Molecular Systems Neuroscience approach. 

     

    We seek to recruit Ph.D. students for the following projects:

    - Molecular properties of functionally defined neurons in the cortex - the project combines in vivo GCaMP imaging & photo-labelling, advanced sequences methods and spatial transcriptomics. 

    - Genetic and cellular mechanisms through which schizophrenia-associated interneurons regulate the plasticity of cortical circuits.

    - The genetic basis of representational stability in the cortex.

    - Genes & transcriptional mechanisms in GABAergic interneurons that restrict plasticity in cortical circuits.

    - Subcellular genetic mechanisms that integrate sensory and contextual/emotional information in neurons.

  • Dr. Tslil Ast | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    We study the mitochondria, and are especially passionate about their most ancient and conserved pathway- iron-sulfur cluster biosynthesis

  • Dr. Ranit Kedmi | link for homepage

    Department of Systems Immunology
    PhD position

    a brand-new lab at the Systems Immunology department looking to recruit the first generation of lab members!

    Our focus is on understanding the cellular networks that control both inflammatory and peaceful immune responses. We develop cutting-edge technologies and combine them with classical immunology techniques, along with mouse genetics, to investigate communication between T cells and various types of antigen-presenting cells. 

  • Prof. Yardena Samuels | link for homepage

    Department of Molecular Cell Biology
    PhD position

    Immunotherapy has sparked new hope for oncology in recent years, due to its remarkable ability to induce durable response in patients with metastatic cancer. It is therefore essential to accurately delineate the interactions of cancer cells with the immune system. The project will use multiomic tools including whole exome sequencing , RNAseq, ribosome profiling, proteomic, HLA-peptidomics and systems biology to decipher the genetic, neo-antigenic and immune landscape in melanoma. Followup functional and immunological analysis of  relevant genes and neoantigens will be conducted using novel mouse models

  • Prof. Assaf Vardi | link for homepage

    Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences
    PhD position

    The Vardi lab is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a new and exciting project, funded by the ERC, to study the chemical language during host-pathogen interactions in the ocean.  We aim to unravel the metabolic crosstalk between algae, viruses, and the associated microbiome, which has major ecological consequences on the oceanic carbon cycle. In light of climate change and increasing pathogenicity in marine ecosystems, these interactions may have a profound effect on ocean health.

    The successful candidate will master analytical chemistry tools for targeted and untargeted metabolomics, as well as data analysis. They will employ state-of-the-art mass spectrometry, coupled to novel microbiology methods such as single cell analyses, both in model systems in the lab and natural communities in the ocean.  

  • Prof. Lucio Frydman | link for homepage

    Department of Chemical and Biological Physics
    PhD position

    Students with interest in working with magnetic resonance are sought for the development of new metabolic imaging experiments. The student will work on understanding the physics and performing an array of new MRI experiments on high end scanners, and apply these in the detection of small tumors, and in the evaluation of chemotherapeutic and biological treatments. The student will be advised by physicists, chemists and biologists/clinicians in this project

  • Prof. Lucio Frydman | link for homepage

    Department of Chemical and Biological Physics
    PhD position

    Students are being sought for developing new experiments in the area of electron-enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance. This so-called dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) NMR experiment subjects electrons in the sample to microwave irradiation, and then uses the ensuing nuclear polarization enhancement to open new analytical and metabolic frontiers in NMR. Topics involved in this research will include developing new forms of quantum control between spins to enable a more efficient electron-->nuclear polarization transfer, automation, cryogenics, and the design and construction of radiofrequency and microwave components.  Programming experience also required. Applications of this project to solve both analytical and biophysical problems are also envisioned. 

  • Prof. Gregory Falkovich | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Theoretical research in turbulence theory using the methods of quantum field theory.

    Prefer somebody with MSc in field theory.

  • Prof. Amnon Horovitz | link for homepage

    Department of Chemical and Structural Biology
    PhD position

    Talented and motivated student who wishes to study allostery and function in eukaryotic chaperonins and their connection to various diseases

  • Dr. Baran Eren | link for homepage

    Department of Chemical and Biological Physics
    PhD position

    We are looking for motivated students to join our group for the projects related to the solid-gas interfaces and fundamental catalysis, especially the CO2 hydrogenation reaction on various metal-oxide model catalysts such a copper on ceria.

    Experiments will be performed in synchrotrons (US and Germany in the future) using a combined spectroscopy and scattering technique that was recently developed. This approach is unique in the world and is both an exciting and challenging opportunity. The candidate should be good (or has ability to learn) Python coding, solid-state physics/chemistry, and vacuum techniques. 

  • Dr. Serge Rosenblum | link for homepage

    Department of Condensed Matter Physics
    PhD position

    Developing quantum gates with world-leading superconducting bosonic qubits.

    Developing a superconducting quantum simulator

  • Prof. Joel Stavans | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Experimental study of the ecology of bacterial communities from a 700 million year old site

  • Prof. Joel Stavans | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    The physics of bacterial active matter

  • Prof. Victor Malka | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Context: laser plasma interaction at relativistic regime. Strong experimental component

  • Prof. Ziv Reich | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    We are inviting students interested in evolution, microbial communities, gene-phenotype relations and their interaction with past and current environments to join us. 

  • Dr. Barak Zackay | link for homepage

    Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
    PhD position

    Using novel statistical and algorithmic tools to improve observational astrophysics (exoplanets, gravitational waves and pulsar astrophysics)

  • Prof. Eitan Reuveny | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    We have open positions for Ph.D. candidates interested in mechanisms of channel regulation by GPCRs using, but not limited to, computational (molecular dynamics), electrophysiological, molecular and/or optical methodologies.

     

  • Prof. Avishay Gal-Yam | link for homepage

    Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
    PhD position

    Ph.D thesis work in observational astrophysics with a focus on early spectroscopy of exploding stars 

  • Prof. Ulf Leonhardt | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Fiber-optical analogue of the event horizon

  • Prof. Yinon Rudich | link for homepage

    Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
    PhD position

    Developing AI architectures for extreme weather events forecasting.

    Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

  • Prof. Gilad Haran | link for homepage

    Department of Chemical and Biological Physics
    PhD position

    Study protein dynamics using advanced single-molecule fluorescence methods.

  • Prof. Yitzhak Maron | link for homepage

    Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
    PhD position

    Plasma Physics, Spectroscopy, Plasma Diagnostics, Atomic Physics

  • Prof. Yinon Rudich | link for homepage

    Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
    PhD position

    Studying the Microbiome of the atmosphere.

  • Prof. Yinon Rudich | link for homepage

    Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
    PhD position

    Develop and explore AI architectures for extreme weather events forecasting, driven by remote sensing and in-situ data, to replace theory-driven climate models.

  • Prof. Neta Regev-Rudzki | link for homepage

    Department of Biomolecular Sciences
    PhD position

    We are seeking for highly motivated PhD STUDENTS.

    The projects center on the cellular biology of the malaria parasite, immune response, parasite-host interaction and the field of cell-cell communication.

  • Prof. Yinon Rudich | link for homepage

    Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
    PhD position

    Investigation the biological and toxicological effects of SOA from on-road car emissions funded by the EU

  • Prof. Nir Davidson | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Experimental and theoretical studies of laser spin simulators and solvers

  • Prof. Nir Davidson | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Experimental and theoretical studies of ultra-cold quantum degenerate Bose and Fermi gas

  • Prof. Nir Davidson | link for homepage

    Department of Physics of Complex Systems
    PhD position

    Experimental and theoretical studies of neutral atom quantum simulators

  • Prof. Michael Elbaum | link for homepage

    Department of Chemical and Biological Physics
    PhD position

    Combining imaging and analytics with emerging methods in cryo-electron microscopy.