Lausanne
7 hours ago
Postdoctoral position on the regulation of selective autophagy pathways in the mammalian brain
- Publication date:16 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Lausanne
About the job
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 open PostDoc position at the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) at UNIL. The postdoctoral project aims to understand the the regulation of selective autophagy pathways in the mammalian brain using a combination of in vivo experiments with mouse models as well as proteomics, transcriptomics, biochemistry, and cell and molecular biology techniques.
Job information
Expected start date in position : March-April 2026, flexible.
Contract length : 1 year, renewable.
Activity rate : 100%
Workplace : University of Lausanne, Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF), https://www.unil.ch/dnf/en/home/menuinst/a-propos-du-dnf.html
Your responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on a scientific project using state-of-the-art techniques in monitoring selective autophagy pathways in vivo, combined with sleep recordings, homeostatic perturbations and behavioral assays, as well as -omics analyses. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to use a toolbox of leading-edge biochemistry and cell biology techniques for autophagy research that were developed in the lab. Lastly, the candidate will contribute to the training and mentoring of graduate students, the preparation and review of manuscripts, and grant applications.
Your qualifications
Highly committed, driven and with team spirit.
Ph.D. in life sciences, preferably in neuroscience or in the field of autophagy.
Advanced understanding of autophagy.
Knowledge in imaging, biochemistry, omics.
Fluency in oral and written English.
Desired qualifications
Experience with imaging and biochemistry using mouse model systems.
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. Vassiliki Nikoletopoulou
Department of Fundamental Neurosciences | DNF
University of Lausanne | UNIL
Rue du Bugnon 9, 1005 Lausanne VD, Switzerland
email: E-Mail schreiben
Your application
Deadline : 20.01.2026
Candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research experience, and interests for affective states (max. one page), CV (including publication list, max. two pages), a copy of Ph.D. certificate, and three independent names and their emails to request letters of recommendation.
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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