Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Department of Fundamental Microbiology offers a postdoctoral position in single molecule biochemistry.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.10.2024

Contract length : 2 years, non renewable

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : University of Lausanne

Your responsibilities

The lab of Chromosome Organization and Dynamics has an open postdoctoral position for a protein/DNA biochemist. The major aim is to develop and validate assays for single molecule DNA imaging and micromanipulation to study essential chromosomal processes, in particular the roles and mechanisms of members of the SMC and SMC-like family of proteins. The project is interdisciplinary, combining imaging and biochemical experiments with structural biology.

The project will be conducted in collaboration with other postdocs and PhD students within the group. An optical tweezers microscope is available at the UNIL-EPFL research campus.

Your qualifications

-    PhD thesis (or planned defense at time of application)
-    Good publication record (at least one first-author publication in a reputable, international peer-reviewed journal)
-    Good writing and presentation skills
-    Curious and open mind with high motivation to excel in science
-    Collaborative and supportive esprit
-    Strong background in cell biology, biochemistry, or structural biology.
-    Affinity to microbiology

What the position offers you

We offer a stimulating position in a highly international and interdisciplinary environment. Our lab is located on the University of Lausanne campus, with immediate access to lake and mountains and a rich cultural life. Please visit our website for more information on our group, research interests and publications: https://www.unil.ch/gruberlab/

Contact for further information

Prof Stephan Gruber: E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Application deadline : 30.06.2024

Please include your full application in Word or PDF format, consisting of a motivation letter, your CV and list of publications, and the contact details of two referees.

Only applications through this website will be taken into account. We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egalite

UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus