Junior Lecturer (post-doc) in Plant Molecular Biology
Publication date:
15 May 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join UNIL, an international leader in teaching and research. Enjoy a diverse work environment with excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct research on plant vascular development and physiology.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate biology students effectively.
- Collaborate on projects related to molecular mechanisms in plants.
Skills
- Ph.D. candidates in Plant Development and Physiology are encouraged to apply.
- Expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics.
- Strong motivation and ability to work in a diverse team.
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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
A postdoctoral position is available in the group of Prof. Christian Hardtke in the Department of Plant Molecular Biology.
The candidate will develop his/her project within the larger lab topic of Plant Vascular Development and Physiology, working with plant model systems and a focus on molecular mechanisms of vascular differentiation in response to environmental variables.
This position is mostly research oriented. It is also associated to teaching duties of under graduate and graduate biology students.
Job information
Expected start date in position : 01.09.2025
Contract length : 1 year, renewable
Activity rate : 100 %
Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny
Your qualifications
Strongly motivated candidates who are about to obtain, or have recently obtained a Ph.D. degree in the field of Plant Development and Physiology, who have thereby demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics and/or genomics, are encouraged to apply.
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. Christian Hardtke
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Your application
Deadline : 31.05.2025
Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to:
• equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
• offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
• supporting early career researchers.
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