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

Two postdoctoral postions are available in the laboratory of Prof. Andreas Mayer in the Department of Immunobiology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Job information

Expected start date in position : to be agreed

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Department of Immunobiology

Your responsibilities

We seek to reinforce our team with highly motivated collaborators to characterize this fundamental, novel signaling and homeostasis pathway.

Cells control their cytosolic concentration of inorganic phosphate, which is both an essential nutrient and potentially toxic. They face a phosphate challenge for several reasons. Growth requires a minimal concentration of this limiting resource because intracellular inorganic phosphate (Pi) is a compound of nucleic acids and phospholipids and modifies most cellular proteins. At the same time, cytosolic Pi may not rise much, because elevated cytosolic Pi can stall metabolism. It reduces the free energy that nucleotide triphosphate hydrolysis can provide to drive energetically unfavorable reactions. Our group elucidates how cells strike this critical balance. We use yeast and mammalian cells to characterize a novel pathway for intracellular phosphate reception (INPHORS) and signaling, which employs several evolutionarily conserved elements: SPX domains, inositol pyrophosphates, which are their ligands, and inorganic polyphosphates.

Your qualifications

Candidates with a PhD, experience and a thorough training in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular or cell biology are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge of yeast genetics and advanced cellular imaging techniques is advantageous but not essential.

What the position offers you

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

Prof. Andreas Mayer
University of Lausanne
Department of Immunobiology
1066 Epalinges Switzerland
andreas.mayer@unil.ch

Your application

Deadline : 31.01.2024

Applications should contain a cv, a description of your previous work, a brief statement of your research interests and objectives, and contact information of two or more referees. Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
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