Faculty Position in Neuroscience
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:18 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) as a faculty member in Neuroscience. This role offers a vibrant work environment and competitive benefits.
Tasks
- Develop and lead innovative research programs in neuroscience.
- Engage in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Collaborate with faculty across diverse life sciences disciplines.
Skills
- PhD in neuroscience or related field with a strong research background.
- Expertise in cellular and circuit neuroscience.
- Strong commitment to teaching and curriculum development.
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Faculty Position in Neuroscience
Workplace Lausanne, Lake Geneva region, Switzerland CategoryDescription
Requirements
We seek individuals who will develop and lead a research program at the forefront in the broad area of neuroscience. Successful applicants will join a faculty working in areas such as cellular neuroscience (including brain development and neurodegeneration), circuit neuroscience (including sensory-motor systems) and neurocomputation. Thematic links to other research at the institutes of the School of Life Sciences (e.g. cancer, infection, immunology, bioengineering) are encouraged.
The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching will primarily take place within the Life Sciences Engineering curriculum, and the ability to teach STEM subjects will be a positive factor in the evaluation process.
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Contact and Address
The application package should include the following documents in pdf format: cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a synopsis of major accomplishments (up to 2 pages), a concise statement of future research agenda (up to 4 pages) and teaching experience and plans (up to 1 page), along with the contacts of 3-5 referees who are ready to supply their letter upon request.
Application deadline: 1 October 2025
Applications should be uploaded to the EPFL recruitment page:
https://facultyrecruiting.epfl.ch/position/60817411
Expression of interest or inquiries may be addressed confidentially to:
Prof. Brian McCabe
Chair of the Search Committee
E-mail: search-neuro@ epfl.ch
Further information on EPFL is available at www.epfl.ch , sv.epfl.ch , and https://www.epfl.ch/schools/sv/bmi/
EPFL is an equal opportunity employer and family friendly university. It is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It strongly encourages women to apply.
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