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

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms of microglia-mediated synapse refinement in neurodegeneration.
The position is funded by SNF Grant  and The research will be carried in the group of Rosa C. Paolicelli, at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Job information

Expected start date in position : immediately

Contract length : 1 year

Activity rate :100%

Workplace : DSB, Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 7

Your responsibilities

The project will aim at identifying novel microglial pathways implicated in mediating the beneficial effects of environmental enrichment in the context of neurodegeneration.
A multidisciplinary approach will be used, with a special focus on histological analysis and morphological cell profiling.

Your qualifications

In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills : 

• Strong background in neurobiology are a must


• Candidates are required to be fluent in written and spoken English


• The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of success, being passionate about the topic, and able to work independently
   

What the position offers you

The University of Lausanne is a higher teaching and research institution composed of seven faculties where approximately 15,000 students and nearly 5,000 collaborators, professors, and researchers work and study. Ideally situated along the lake of Geneva, near Lausanne’s city center, its campus brings together over 120 nationalities.

Contact for further information

Prof. Paolicelli
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Your application

Highly motivated candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV

Deadline : 14.02.2025

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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