FNS Researcher
Université de Lausanne
Epalinges
Key information
- Publication date:10 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Epalinges
Job summary
Join UNIL, a top international research institution with 5,000 employees. Enjoy a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead molecular biological processes for immunoglobulin library construction.
- Conduct phage display selections against tumor antigen targets.
- Generate high-quality NGS data and collaborate with engineers.
Skills
- Master's or PhD in Biotechnology or related field, with 3+ years lab experience.
- Experience with in vitro library-based display technology.
- Good English communication skills are essential.
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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 Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne invites applications for the position of FND Researcher to work within the field of applied anti-tumor immunoglobulin discovery and engineering. The LAbCore platform comprises a fully integrated in vitro immunoglobulin discovery and research capability that is strategically positioned within a translational immune-oncology environment. Working collaboratively with both fundamental and applied research groups and organizations, LAbCore aims to exploit both existing and novel paradigms for the generation of advanced anti-tumor molecules with strong anti-tumor therapeutic/theranostic potential.
Job information
Expected start date in position: From 01.03.2025
Contract length: 1 year in the first instance, renewable to 3 years
Employment rate: 100%
Workplace: Epalinges
Your responsibilities
- Conduct molecular biological procedures for the construction, manipulation and characterization of immunoglobulin phage display libraries.
- Implement phage display selection and screening cascades against diverse recombinant tumor antigen targets.
- Assist in the generation of high-quality NGS profiling data sets and liaise with computer-aided molecular engineers.
- Transfect and culture mammalian cells for the expression of protein antigens and immunoglobulin fragments for use in validatory assays.
- Contribute to the maintenance of an efficient, compliant, and well-functioning discovery platform laboratory.
- Participate in the writing and preparation of operating protocols, reports and publications.
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Your qualifications
- Strong Masters or PhD qualification in Biotechnology, Protein Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or equivalent.
- >3 years of post-qualification laboratory experience in the field of bio-molecular discovery.
- Hands-on experience of at least one in vitro library-based display technology.
- Some experience of NGS data generation and handling would be advantageous.
- Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Capable of working independently and to project deadlines.
- Experience with database sequence analysis software and molecular biology/proteomics research tools.
- Good level of spoken and written English is essential.
What the position offers you
We offer a dynamic, culturally and scientifically diverse working environment with significant opportunities for professional learning and training.
Contact for further information
Dr Steven M. Dunn, Director, LAbCore (email: E-Mail schreiben)
Your application
Application deadline: 31.01.2025
Please include your full application (Cover Letter, comprehensive CV with references/referee contact details).
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
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