Postdoctoral position in light-regulated plant development

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.

The Center for Integrative Genomics of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the group of Christian Fankhauser to work in the area of plant responses to their environment. This position is for a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation aimed at understanding how changes in the light environment regulate plant morphology. (https://www.unil.ch/cig/fankhauser)

Expected start date in position: 01.11.2024 or to be discussed

Contract length: 1 year

Activity rate: 100% (a minimum of 85% of the activity rate for research, a maximum of 15% of the activity rate for institutional and teaching tasks)

Workplace: University of Lausanne – Dorigny Campus

The candidate will use a combination of molecular genetics, plant photobiology, cell biology, microscopy and biochemical approaches to understand how changes in the light environment regulate organ growth and positioning in plants. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to gain teaching and mentoring experience through contributions to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and the supervision of student projects. The University of Lausanne offers a world-class international research environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated scientist with a PhD degree in biology or a related discipline. Critical thinker with good reasoning and logic skills. Team player eager to participate in scientific discussions. Track record of successful research experience (a good publication record) and proficiency in English (oral and writing).

The following skills are additional assets: A background in plant molecular genetics, experience in plant biochemistry, microscopy, cell biology and computational skills (e.g. statistical computing using R).

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diversified and dynamic academic environment, opportunities for professional training.

For further information please contact Prof. Christian Fankhauser (Write an email)

Please, send your full application as a single PDF by July 15th, 2024. The complete application should contain:

- Short motivation letter (max. one page)

- Curriculum vitae including lists of publications, conferences, and awards, and a description of experimental and computational skills.

- The names and contact details of 2-3 referees

Applications should be made exclusively online. We thank you for your understanding.

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