Postdoc

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working and collaborating on research projects. The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities.
• Analysis and publication of results
• Build a strong network in the field of research
• Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision

Profile

• PhD (or nearing completion of) in ....
• Background in....
• Research experience in ...
• Strong computational and analytical skills...
• Experimental skills and experience in analyzing ...
• Publication record (relative to your career stage) in internationally leading journals
• Independent, creative, and solution-oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong motivation to explore new research domains
• Good team spirit
• [XX]

We offer

• A stimulating and international working environment
• Competitive salary and excellent working conditions - more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/'))
• Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
• Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:

• A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).

And in one PDF:

• A CV with a publication list.
• A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
• Contact details for 3 referees.

For any further information, please contact: [XXX]

Contract Start Date :

Activity Rate Min : 100,00

Activity Rate Max : 100,00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year renewable

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