Postdoc in experimental biophysics

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Mission

Our group is a curiosity-driven experimental biophysics lab aiming to understand how fluid flows and mechanical properties emerge from the collective activity of molecular assemblies in living cells. We also investigate the biophysical mechanisms by which cells sense, adapt, and respond to their environment. We study free-living unicellular organisms as model systems. Using microscopy, quantitative measurements, and molecular perturbations, we seek to identify the physical principles and cell biological mechanisms underlying the continuum properties of living matter.

We are an interdisciplinary group and welcome researchers from diverse backgrounds, including physics, biophysics, cell biology, biochemistry, and engineering. We welcome applications from Postdoctoral candidates who are interested in developing their independent research ideas aligned with our broader scientific vision.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working and collaborating on research projects;
• Analysis, communication and publication of results;
• Participate in PhD and master student supervision

Profile

• Recent PhD, or PhD nearing completion, in a relevant discipline.
• Independent, creative, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong motivation to explore new research directions in an interdisciplinary environment

We offer

• A stimulating and international working environment
• Excellent working conditions and competitive salaries (see www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/bas.&h') p o i n t;.

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:

• A cover letter explaining your motivation to join the group;
  
  

And in one PDF:

• A complete CV;
  Contact details of 2-3 references.

For any further information, please contact: [guillermina.ramirez@ epfl.ch]

Contract Start Date : As soon as possible/flexible

Activity Rate Min : 80%

Activity Rate Max : 100 %

Contract Type: limited contract

Duration: 1 year renewable

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