Job Description

Introduction

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UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 15,500 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation
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The Group of Prof. Fumagalli is proposing a Postdoctoral (Premier Assistant) position in population genetics based on a eDNA approach at the Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. The postdoc will join a dynamic team working mainly on population and conservation genetics, and molecular ecology. For more information, see https:// https://www.unil.ch/dee/fumagalli-group

Informations liees au poste

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Expected start date in position: 01/02/2026 or to be agreed

Contract length: 2 years, renewable depending on funding availability

Activity rate: 80%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

Vos activites

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The research project will be defined together with the group leader based on the Postdoc interests and competences in the field of molecular ecology and use of eDNA approaches in biodiversity assessments. Most of his/her time will be dedicated to research, but a contribution to teaching is expected, including the possibility of supervising master students. The job description stipulates:

70% Personal research

25% Participation to teaching activities and master student supervision

5% Maintenance of lab equipment or other institutional tasks.

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Votre profil

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We are seeking to recruit someone with a strong interest and a PhD degree in population genetics/molecular ecology, with skills in DNA metabarcoding. Experience with bioinformatics would be an advantage. The applicants should have a strong ability to work in a team.

Interpersonal skills

Ability to plan research goals with the PI and work to strict deadlines Good cooperative skills with other researchers and team members Good communication skills, ability to keep an open-mind, ability to communicate your ideas to others Be motivated and be able to motivate others

Vos avantages

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We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment, with

opportunities for professional training. Possibilities of continuous training, a lot of activities and other opportunities to discover.

The Department of Ecology and Evolution in Lausanne University hosts research groups working on a

broad range of topics, producing a rich intellectual and social life. Although French is the common language in Lausanne region, the department research activities and seminars are conducted in English. The campus is located on the shore of the Geneva Lake, with the view on the Alps.

Pour tout renseignement complementaire

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For further information please contact Prof. Luca Fumagalli: luca.fumagalli@unil.ch

Delai de candidature

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Deadline to apply: 27.11.2025

Formal applications should include:
a cover letter detailing your research interests, experience and motivation for applying;

your CV;

a copy of your PhD certificate; (depending on the situation, some sentences can be added, for instance:

"if you haven't yet finished your PhD indicate the scheduled or expected date. A contract as Postdoc/1er assistant can't be issued before the completion of the thesis".

or "The applicant must have received his/her PhD in the last 2 years or be about to obtain a PhD very soon (put this sentence in particular if you know that the funds you have to found this contract is an SFN grant).

the names of two or three referees.




To receive full consideration, application documents should be uploaded online through the University of Lausanne recruitment platform.



Review of applications will begin immediately.