PhD / MD-PhD student in Biology (RNA & Disease)

PhD / MD-PhD student in Biology (RNA & Disease)

NCCR RNA & Disease and Center for Integrative Genomics (University of Lausanne)

Introduction

The University of Lausanne Center of Integrative Genomics (CIG) is a vibrant, well-funded institute with a focus on functional genomics and equipped with modern core facilities (see www.unil.ch/cig). It is embedded in the broader Lausanne research environment that includes two universities (UNIL, EPFL), the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, a high-performance computing center, Ludwig Center for Cancer Research, university hospital, and a cluster of biotech companies flourishing in the larger Lake Geneva area.

Presentation

Through the lab’s participation in the National Centre of Competence in Research RNA & Disease (www.nccr- rna-and-disease.ch), lab members benefit from networking and training opportunities throughout Switzerland and contacts to other leading RNA research labs in Zürich, Bern, Basel and Geneva.

The PhD student will be enrolled in the Faculty of Biology and Medicine's doctoral school (www.unil.ch/ecoledoctoralefbm/en/home.html).

Job information

Expected start date in position 01.10.2024 or to be agreed. Contract length : 1 year, renewable, maximum 5 years Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : University of Lausanne, Dorigny

Your responsibilities

The successful applicant’s main responsibility will consist in conducting scientific research in the framework of a PhD thesis, within the broad topic of our lab, which investigates regulatory mechanisms occurring at the RNA level, using mammalian in vitro, cell culture and in vivo mouse models, and applying a multidisciplinary mix of state-of-the-art molecular biological, genetics, genomics and bioinformatics approaches. Several exciting projects are currently available, all the way from basic mechanisms of translation (uORF regulation, re-initiation) to physiological roles of post-transcriptional control in health (circadian clocks) and disease (cancer) - please contact E-Mail schreiben for more detailed information and concrete project ideas.

Full funding for the position is available, although application to personal, international fellowship programs will be encouraged.

Your qualifications

Highly motivated scientist, and critical thinker with a Master degree in biology, medicine, or a related discipline. Team player. Good knowledge in English (full working proficiency).

What the position offers you

We offer a pleasant 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. David Gatfield

Email: E-Mail schreiben Phone number: +41 21 692 39 94 Informal enquiries in case of questions are encouraged (email).

To apply, please submit your motivation letter, CV (including degrees and list of scientific publications), and contact details for 2 or more referees via the UNIL website (www.unil.ch, offer 21756) :click here to apply

Only applications through this website will be taken into account. We thank you for your understanding.