Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics/Cell Biology/Genomics

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 Center for Integrative Genomics of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the group of Aleksandar Vještica to work in the area of sexual lifecycle in fungi, with a focus on mechanism of gamete-to-zygote transition in fission yeast. We previously showed striking similarities between zygotes of fission yeast and higher eukaryotes, and now use this powerful model system to explore molecular mechanisms that regulate zygotic fate establishment and subsequent development. We are currently exploring roles of transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation in early zygotes. The Vjestica lab is funded by the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant), Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF Eccellenza Grant) and University of Lausanne. For more information, please consult the website of the group: https://wp.unil.ch/vjesticalab  

Job information

Expected start date: 01.09.2025 or to be discussed 

Contract length: 1 year (non-renewable)

Activity rate: 100% 

Workplace: University of Lausanne, Dorigny Campus, Center for Integrative Génomics (CIG, http://www.unil.ch/cig ).  

Your responsibilities

The fellow will work on the ERC Starting Grant-funded project to characterize the mechanisms driving changes in zygotic gene expression. The roles of post-transcriptional RNA regulation are of particular interest. The fellow will be expected to formulate and pursue a challenging project, and encouraged to develop as an independent researcher. Work will rely on integrating high-throughput genomics and proteomics, advanced genetics, microscopy and image analysis. 

Your qualifications

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

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  Dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated scientist with a PhD in the broad field of life sciences, interested in working in a highly interactive environment. 

  
  

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  Expertise should be attested by publications (first-author peer-reviewed research publication) 

  
  

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  Excellent command of oral and written English.  

  
  

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  Experience in sequencing data analysis, microscopy and genetics is advantageous. 

  
  

What the position offers you

We offer a multicultural, diverse and dynamic workplace within academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover. 

Contact for further information

Prof. Aleksandar Vjestica, e-mail: E-Mail schreiben  

Your application

Deadline: 31.05.2025. 

Please send your full application in word or pdf. The complete application should contain: 

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  Motivation letter 

  
  

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

  
  

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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