Doctoral Student SNSF in programmed axon degeneration
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:04 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top-tier research institution in Switzerland, dedicated to academic excellence. This Ph.D. opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with diverse benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct cutting-edge research on NMN regulation in axons.
- Utilize advanced techniques in genetics and molecular biology.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to drive innovation.
Skills
- MSc in life sciences, especially neuroscience, is preferred.
- Strong understanding of genetics and metabolism.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
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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
Candidates are invited to apply for an SNSF-funded Ph.D. position at the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) at UNIL. The Ph.D. project aims to uncover how levels of the prodegenerative metabolite NMN are regulated in axons to control programmed axon degeneration. It is a multidisciplinary approach performed in the fruit fly Drosophila.
Job information
Expected starting date: Between October 2025 and January 2026.
Duration: 1 year, renewable for a maximum of 4 years.
Workplace: City of Lausanne, quartier UNIL-Bugnon, DNF.
Your responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on a project using state-of-the-art genetics, neuronal morphology and function, behavior, metabolomics, and molecular biology. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to embrace already established techniques in the lab and develop novel approaches.
Your qualifications
- Highly motivated, curious, and driven.
- MSc in life science, preferably in neuroscience.
- Understanding of genetics or metabolism.
- Knowledge in cell biology and molecular biology.
- Fluency in oral and written English.
Desired qualifications
Experience in animal model systems, imaging, or signaling.
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. Dr. Lukas Neukomm
Department of Fundamental Neurosciences | DNF
University of Lausanne | UNIL
Rue du Bugnon 9, 1005 Lausanne VD, Switzerland
email: E-Mail schreiben
website: https://wwwfbm.unil.ch/dnf/group/maintenance-degeneration-of-axons-and-neurons
Your application
Candidates should submit a motivation letter (max. one page), CV (max. two pages), copy of Diploma/Master, and two independent letters of recommendation. Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
Closing date: 26. 09. 2025.
Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
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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