Postdoctoral position in evolutionary quantitative genetics

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 12-month postdoctoral position in evolutionary quantitative genetics is available in the research group of John Pannell in the Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne. Information about the Pannell lab and its recent publications can be found here: https://www.unil.ch/dee/en/home/menuinst/research/research-groups/pannell-group.html .

Job information

Expected start date in position : spring or early summer 2026

Contract length : 1 year

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities

The postdoc will work on statistical modelling of the quantitative genetics of sexual antagonism and sex chromosome evolution during transitions between hermaphroditism and dioecy, using a large phenotype and genotype dataset from populations evolving under experimental conditions.

Most of his/her time will be dedicated to research, but a contribution to teaching is expected, inluding the possibility of supervising master students. The job description stipulates:

70% Personal research

25% Participation to teaching activities and master student supervision

5% Maintenance of lab equipment and other institutional tasks.

Your qualifications

The successful applicant should have a PhD in evolutionary biology and/or population genetics/genomics and experience and publications in the statistical and quantitative genetic analysis of phenotypic and underlying genomic variation in natural eukaryote populations. He/she should also have good communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a team. Although not a requirement, some knowledge of French would be an asset for living in French-speaking Switzerland. 

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.

The lab is part of the Department of Ecology and Evolution of the University of Lausanne. The department hosts a broad range of research groups, with a particular strength in evolutionary biology, and its members enjoy a lively intellectual and social life, with weekly seminars and discussion groups. Although the University of Lausanne is francophone, the department is highly international, and all its research activity and seminars are conducted in English.

Contact for further information

For further information please contact Prof. John Pannell: E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Deadline : 20.10.2025

Formal applications should include:

• a cover letter detailing your research interests, experience and motivation for applying;


• your CV;


• a copy of your PhD certificate;


• the name of two or three referees.

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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