Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Molecular Biology
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
Prof. Christian Hardtke is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher to join his research group at the Department of Plant Molecular Biology (DBMV) at the University of Lausanne.
Project Description
The candidate will join a project that revolves around organ formation in the model system Brachypodium distachyon, with a focus on molecular mechanisms of peptide signaling pathways. Our lab is located at the University of Lausanne at the Dorigny Campus, by the lake Geneva, in Lausanne.This position is mostly research oriented. It is also associated to teaching duties of undergraduate B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.
Your Qualifications
Candidates who have recently obtained a Ph.D. degree in the Molecular Plant Sciences and ideally worked with grasses or crop systems, and who have a keen interest in plant signaling mechanisms and in learning new methods and skills are encouraged to apply.
Job information
Expected starting date: 01.06.2026Contract length: 1 year, option to renew.
Activity: 100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny campus
What the position offers you
An international and interdisciplinary academic working environment with possibilities of continuous training in different techniques.
Contact for further information
Prof. Christian HardtkeE-Mail schreiben
Your application
Deadline : 30.11.2025
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
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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