Junior Lecturer (post-doc) in Plant Molecular Biology

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

The Department of Plant Molecular Biology of the University of Lausanne is offering a postdoc position to biochemically and functionally characterize cell wall complexes by Cryo-EM. The group combines structural biology and quantitative biochemistry with genetics and cell biology in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. We are offering a dynamic and dedicated research environment with state-of-the art facilities for structural biology, biochemistry,(eukaryotic expression platform, biophysical instrumentation and access to a crystallization facility), plant genetics and cell biology. Our research is focused on cell signaling and cell wall remodeling events (Moussu et al.,PNAS, 2020; Moussu et al., Acta CrysD, 2018; Moussu et a., Science, 2023;) essential to plant growth and development. Our lab is located at the University of Lausanne at the Dorigny Campus, by the lake Geneva, in Lausanne. The Department hosts nine internationally recognized research groups. As part of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine, the Department has access to several state-of-the-art technology platforms, including genomics, proteomics, imaging, and Cryo-EM and Cryo-ET core facilities. Most of the working time will be dedicated to the doctoral research. The position will require some teaching assistance of undergraduate biology students.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.01.2026

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Your qualifications

PhD in Biology or equivalent. Previous experience structural biology and protein biochemistry is a plus. Good command of English (no French or German skills required).

We are seeking a creative, self-motivated team-player that will integrate with the other plant biologists and biochemist in the group

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. Julia Santiago

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Your application

Deadline : 30.09.2025

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Additional information

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•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
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•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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