Postdoctoral Position in Intra-genomic Conflicts in - Lausanne, Schweiz - Université de Lausanne

Université de Lausanne

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Lausanne, Schweiz

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

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:

Job information:

Expected start date in position : or to be agreed

Contract length : 1 year, renewable depending on funding availability

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace :
Lausanne-Dorigny

Annual gross salary :
CHF 81'120

Your responsibilities:

The research project will be defined together with the group leader based on the Postdoc interests and competences in the field of comparative genomics or cell biology.

Most of his/her time will be dedicated to research, but a contribution to teaching is expected, including the possibility of supervising master students.

The job description stipulates:
70% Personal research
25% Participation to teaching activities and master student supervision
5% Maintenance of lab equipment or other institutional tasks.

Your qualifications:

We are seeking to recruit someone with a strong interest and a PhD degree in evolutionary or cell biology.

The applicants should have a strong ability to work in a team as PhD students are also involved in this project.

Interpersonal skills

Ability to plan research goals with other team members and work to strict deadlines
Good cooperative skills with other researchers and team members
Good communication skills, ability to keep an openmind, ability to communicate your ideas to others
Be motivated and be able to motivate others

What the position offers you:

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment, with opportunities for professional training. Possibilities of continuous training, a lot of activities and other opportunities to discover.

The Department of Ecology and Evolution in Lausanne University hosts research groups working on a broad range of topics, producing a rich intellectual and social life.

Although French is the common language in Lausanne region, the department research activities and seminars are conducted in English. The campus is located on the shore of the Geneva Lake, with the view on the Alps.

Contact for further information:

Deadline :
- a cover letter detailing your research interests, experience and motivation for applying
- your CV
- a copy of your PhD certificate
- the names of two or three referees.

Additional information: