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 an SNSF-funded PostDoc position at the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) at UNIL. The postdoctoral project aims to uncover the neuronal mechanisms underlying prodegenerative NMN regulation. It is a multidisciplinary approach performed in the fruit fly Drosophila.

Job information

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Expected start date: Between October and December 2025.

Activity rate : 100%

Duration: 1 year, renewable.

Workplace: City of Lausanne, quartier UNIL-Bugnon, DNF.

Your responsibilities

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The successful candidate will work on a project using state-of-the-art genetics, neuronal morphology and function, behavior, NAD+ metabolism, and molecular biology. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to embrace already established techniques in the lab and develop novel approaches. Lastly, the candidate will contribute to the training and mentoring of graduate students, the preparation of manuscripts, and grant applications.

Your qualifications

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Highly motivated, curious, and driven. Ph.D. in life science, preferably in neuroscience. Advanced understanding of fly genetics or metabolism. Knowledge in cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, and physiology. Fluency in oral and written English.

Desired qualifications

Experience in animal model systems, imaging, and metabolism.

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. Dr. Lukas Neukomm

Department of Fundamental Neurosciences | DNF

University of Lausanne | UNIL

Rue du Bugnon 9, 1005 Lausanne VD, Switzerland

email: lukas.neukomm@unil.ch

website: https://wwwfbm.unil.ch/dnf/group/maintenance-degeneration-of-axons-and-neurons

Your application

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Candidates (preferably less than 2 years after obtaining their Ph.D. degree) should submit a cover letter detailing research experience, interests, and future goals (max. one page), CV (including publication list, max. two pages), a copy of Ph.D. certificate, and three independent names and their emails to request letters of recommendation. Only applications submitted through this website will be considered.



Closing date: 26.09.2025



Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.

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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