PhD Student Position in Neuroscience
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.
Candidates are invited to apply for a funded Ph.D. position at the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) at UNIL. The Ph.D. project aims to shed light on the mechanisms of low NAD+-induced neurodegeneration. It is a multidisciplinary approach performed in the fruit fly Drosophila.
Expected start date: October 1st, 2024.
Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate : 85%
Workplace: City of Lausanne, quartier UNIL-Bugnon, DNF.
The successful candidate will work on a project using state-of-the-art genetics, rapid-unbiased forward genetic screens, neuronal morphology and function analyses, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automated image acquisition, and molecular biology. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to embrace already established techniques in the lab and develop novel approaches. At least 75% of the working time will be dedicated to personal research.
Highly motivated, curious, and driven.
MSc in life science, preferably in neuroscience.
Advanced understanding of fly genetics.
Knowledge in cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology.
Fluency in oral and written English.
Desired qualifications
Experience in animal model systems, neuroimmune interactions, genetics, or confocal microscopy.
An excellent, multicultural, diverse, dynamic, and equal-opportunity academic working environment with a variety of opportunities for professional training. In addition, both UNIL and the DNF offer continuous possibilities for training, activities, and other benefits.
Prof. Dr. Lukas Neukomm
Department of Fundamental Neurosciences | DNF
University of Lausanne | UNIL
Rue du Bugnon 9, 1005 Lausanne VD, Switzerland
email: Write an email
website: https://wwwfbm.unil.ch/dnf/group/maintenance-degeneration-of-axons-and-neurons
Candidates should submit a motivation letter (max. one page), CV (max. two pages), copy of Diploma/Master, and two independent letters of recommendation. Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
Closing date: 23.08.2024.
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