Postdoc

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 15,500 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

A postdoctoral position funded by the Swiss National Fund is available in the group of Prof. Niko Geldner in the Department of Plant Molecular Biology. The postdoctoral researcher will work on the molecular basis of signalling specificity of plant receptor signalling pathways, using the differentiating endodermis as a model cell-type. This position is mostly research oriented, but a readiness to contribute to teaching of graduate and undergraduate biology students is expected.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.04.2021

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Your qualifications

PhD in Biology. The researcher should have several years of experience in cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry of plants, ideally on Arabidopsis, and an aptitude and interest in microscopy and plant developmental biology.

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

Prof. Niko Geldner : niko.geldner(at)unil.ch

Your application

Deadline : 21.02.2021

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF in ONE single file.
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.
www.unil.ch/egalite

UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus