Teaching and Research Master (MER1)

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Teaching and Research Master (MER1) at the Institute of Sports Sciences

A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,500 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility. The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) of the University of Lausanne is offering a position of

Teaching and Research Master type 1 (MER1)

in the field of exercise biochemistry

within the Institute of Sports Sciences

Start date: February 1, 2026 Workplace: Switzerland, Lausanne

Contract duration: 6 years, renewable Activity rate: 100%

Context

The Institute of Sports Sciences (ISSUL-FBM) is UNIL's main center for teaching and research in the interdisciplinary field of sports sciences. It brings together experts in human and social sciences (history, psychology, management, economics, sociology) and life sciences (physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine) within the Olympic capital.

Mission

Main missions:

• Conduct independent and innovative research in the field of exercise biochemistry, both fundamental and translational to humans, funded by peer-reviewed grants and published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Participate in the education and knowledge transmission mission of ISSUL and UNIL and also supervise/lead master’s and doctoral students (see job description)
• Coordinate research with those developed at ISSUL, the Interdisciplinary Research Center on Sport (CIRS), and other faculty groups (e.g., Department of Biomedical Sciences)
• Contribute to the scientific and academic life of the Institute and Faculty, ensure the visibility of UNIL, FBM, and ISSUL at regional, national, and international levels, particularly by helping to organize and actively participating in scientific events.

Profile

Desired profile:

• PhD in biomedical sciences, sports sciences with specialization/experience in exercise biochemistry or equivalent qualification
• Postdoctoral experience desired in molecular biology and/or sports sciences, or equivalent
• Strong background in molecular mechanisms of skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise and pathology including muscle diseases (animal model, cell culture, calcium signaling, etc.), demonstrated by high-level publications
• Pedagogical knowledge with proven practice in teaching exercise biochemistry
• Previous experience in (co)supervising master’s and possibly doctoral theses
• Ability to obtain peer-reviewed funding
• Training to conduct animal experiments (RESAL module 2) or equivalent training
• Preference will be given to an open personality willing to communicate and cooperate
• Excellent knowledge of English and French (mother tongue or minimum B2, C1 ideal) or ability to acquire it quickly.

We offer

We offer you a pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting. Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.

UNIL is committed to equality and diversity and encourages female applications.

Contact and application submission

Application files, entirely written in English, should include i) a cover letter, ii) curriculum vitae, iii) list of publications indicating the five most significant articles, iv) a brief description of past and future research programs, v) teaching experience, vi) your vision for the medium/long-term development of the field, vii) names and contact details of three referees, viii) copies of diplomas and a valid identity document.

They must be sent by October 5, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1) to the address wwwfbm.unil.ch/releve/application in a single PDF file. The job description is also available at the same link (or QR code). Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.