Postdoctoral position in Molecular Immunology and Innate Immunity

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

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Petr Broz in the Department of Immunobiology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. The Broz lab investigates the innate immune signaling pathways that allows cells to detect and respond to infections with pathogenic microorganisms. A particular focus of the lab is the inflammasome, a multi protein signaling platform that is assembled by pattern recognition receptors upon detection of pathogen- or host-derived danger signals, and which controls the release of cytokines and the induction of pyroptosis, a lytic for of cell death.

For more information of the lab, please visit: https://www.unil.ch/ib/en/home/menuinst/research/broz-petr.html

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.02.2026 or to be agreed

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Department of Immunobiology, 1066 Epalinges, Switzerland

Your qualifications

The candidate must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree. The ideal candidate will be independent, innovative, and interactive, with a scientific background in immunology, inflammasome signaling or host pathogen interaction. Previous experience with organoid model systems or transgenic animal models is preferred.

• Specific Project/s: We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study inflammasome-dependent host defenses against bacterial and viral pathogens in intestinal organoid and/or in vivo models.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Prof. Petr Broz

University of Lausanne

Department of Immunobiology, 1066 Epalinges, Switzerland

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Your application

Deadline : 20.11.2025

Applications need to be in English and need to include:

• A cover letter including a description of your research experience and motivation (1.5 pages max)


• A curriculum vitae, incl. names and contact information 2-3 academic references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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