Postdoctoral Researcher in genomics

Université de Lausanne

Publication date:
17 October 2024
Workload:
100%
Place of work:Lausanne

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

To complement the research activities of the laboratory of Prof. Jean-Yves Roignant, Center for Integrative Genomics (CIG), University of Lausanne, we are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on projects relating to the mechanisms of post-transcriptional gene regulation in brain development and function.

Job information

Expected start date in position: 01.01.2025

Contract length: 1 year

Activity rate: 100% (minimum of 50% for research project, maximum of 50% for institutional tasks)

Workplace: University of Lausanne, Dorigny campus

Your responsibilities

The main responsibility consists of conducting scientific research in the framework of the Roignant lab, which investigates how RNA modifications contribute to brain development and function. The impact of the alteration of several RNA modifications in human diseases are investigated with multi-pronged approaches that include (but are not restricted to) molecular and cellular biology, genomics and animal genetics. Knowledge in computational biology is an asset.

Full funding for the position is available, although application to personal, international fellowship programs are expected.

Your qualifications

Dynamic and dedicated scientist with a PhD degree in biology or a related discipline. Critical thinker. Team player eager to participate in scientific discussions. Interest in developing your skills in multidisciplinary experimental strategies to understand basic mechanisms in gene regulation.

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.