Postdoctoral Researcher at the Medical Mycology Research Laboratory (13153-RE-200-2026)

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Postdoctoral Researcher at the Medical Mycology Research Laboratory

The Medical Mycology Research Laboratory of Prof. Frédéric Lamoth, at the Institute of Microbiology of the CHUV, is offering a 100% Postdoctoral Researcher position for the development of a research project on the virulence and resistance mechanisms of pathogenic fungi for humans.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Institute of Microbiology specializes in the diagnosis and management of infections caused by microbial agents. Our main missions include the accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases, the development and improvement of clinical diagnostic methods, as well as the promotion and support of scientific research, with a particular interest in antibiotic resistance and infection epidemiology. We also actively participate in the pre- and post-graduate training of healthcare professionals.

Mission

• You participate in research projects in the field of medical mycology
• You plan the development and participate in project management
• You perform experiments and maintain traceability
• You analyze and exploit the obtained data.

Profile

• You hold a university master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or an equivalent qualification
• You hold a PhD in life sciences
• You have good knowledge of molecular and cellular biology
• You have experience in the field of medical mycology
• You are able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• You demonstrate organizational skills, as well as good analytical and synthesis abilities
• You have good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Prof. Frédéric Lamoth, Chief Physician, Infectious Diseases Service and Institute of Microbiology, CHUV. Email: frederic.lamoth@chuv.ch (please do not apply by email).

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