Postdoctoral position in Neurodevelopmental 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 Fundamental Neurosciences of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a Postdoc position in the research group of Prof Sophie Croizier. The Croizier lab works on the development of hypothalamic circuits controlling energy and glucose homeostasis. For more details, please consult the website of the group: https://dnf-unil.ch/group/development-and-plasticity-of-hypothalamic-circuits

Job information

Expected start date: 01.05.2025 or to be discussed
Contract length: 1 year, renewable, maximum 4 years.   
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: University of Lausanne, Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF)

Your responsibilities

The successful candidate will work on the embryonic development of hypothalamic neurocircuits in mice. This work will rely on multidisciplinary approaches including histological techniques (immunohistochemistry and RNAscope in situ hybridization), microscopy/image analysis, transcriptomics, in utero gain and loss of function, in vitro approaches, and organ physiology.

Your qualifications

In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills:
• Strong knowledge in neurodevelopmental biology in rodents (brain and autonomic nervous system)
• Experience in histological approaches,
• Experience in manipulation of embryos and adult mice,
• Experience in transcriptomics would be an asset
• Authorization for animal experimentation is advised,
• Motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic collaborator with a PhD thesis in life science, interested in working in a highly interactive environment,
• Excellent command of oral and written English.

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

Sophie Croizier, PhD
e-mail: E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Deadline: 03.03.2025

Please send your full application in pdf. The complete application should contain:
•    Motivation letter
•    Curriculum vitae including lists of publications, conferences, awards and a description of experimental skills.

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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