Job Description

Introduction

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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

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Candidates are invited to apply for a funded Ph.D. position at the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) at UNIL. The Ph.D. project aims to shed light on the link between sleep and neurodegeneration in the noradrenergic system of the brain. It is a multidisciplinary approach performed in the mouse.

Job information

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Expected start date in position : February or March 1st, 2026



Contract length : 1 year, renewable.



Activity rate : 90%



Workplace : University of Lausanne, Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF), https://www.unil.ch/dnf/en/home/menuinst/a-propos-du-dnf.html

Your responsibilities

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The successful candidate will work on a project using state-of-the-art sleep recordings in mouse, viral targeting strategies, fiber photometry and optogenetics, histology and behavior. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to embrace already established techniques in the lab and develop novel approaches.

Your qualifications

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Highly motivated, curious, and driven.



MSc in life science, preferably in neuroscience.



Advanced understanding of neuroscience concepts and techniques in mouse.



Knowledge in cell biology, genetics, and behavior.



Fluency in oral and written English.

Desired qualifications

Experience in mouse model systems, neuronal tracing techniques, mouse behavior, or fluorescence microscopy.

What the position offers you

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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

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Prof. Anita Luthi



Department of Fundamental Neurosciences | DNF



University of Lausanne | UNIL



Rue du Bugnon 9, 1005 Lausanne VD, Switzerland



email: anita.luthi@unil.ch



website: https://dnf-unil.ch/group/gaining-insight-into-the-roles-of-sleep-for-neuronal-function

Your application

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Deadline : 15.12.2025



Candidates should submit a motivation letter (max. one page), a CV (max. two pages), a copy of their Diploma/Master and two independent letters of recommendation.



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

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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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