PhD student in post-transcriptional gene regulation 85%
Publication date:
23 January 2025Workload:
85%- 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 PhD student 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: 01.03.2025
Contract length: 1 year, renewable, maximum 5 years
Activity rate: 85%
Workplace: University of Lausanne, Dorigny campus
Your responsibilities
The main responsibility consists of conducting bioinformatic analysis to investigate 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 required.
Full funding for the position is available, although application to personal, international fellowship programs are expected.
Your qualifications
Dynamic and dedicated scientist with a Master degree in bioinformatics. Critical thinker. Team player eager to participate in scientific discussions. Interest in developing your skills in bioinformatic analysis to decipher 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. The PhD student will be enrolled in the Faculty of Biology and Medicine's doctoral school ( www.unil.ch/ecoledoctoralefbm/en/home.html).
Contact for further information
Informal enquiries should be sent to Prof. Jean-Yves Roignant (E-Mail schreiben)
Your application
Deadline: 04.02.2025
To apply, please submit a motivation letter describing why you are interested in joining our group, a CV (with copy of your Master grade), and contact details for 2 or more referees.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account. We thank you for your understanding.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
UNIL supports early career researchers.
