Introduction
The University of Lausanne is a higher teaching and research institution composed of seven faculties where approximately 15,000 students and nearly 5,000 collaborators, professors, and researchers work and study. Ideally situated along the lake of Geneva, near Lausanne's city center, its campus brings together over 120 nationalities.
Presentation
A postdoctoral position funded by the Swiss National Fund is available in the laboratory of Prof. Yves Poirier at the Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Lausanne. This position is available starting February 1, 2019 or soon thereafter, and can be extended to 4 years. The research project is centered towards using the ectomycorrhizal fungi Laccaria bicolor as a model system to study important fungal genes involved in phosphate acquisition and transfer from the soil to the plant root. The project involves the application of genetics, molecular and cell biology. Expertise in the study of mycorrhizal fungi will be an asset. Further details about the laboratory and the department can be found at :
This position is mostly research oriented. It is also associated to teaching duties of under graduate and graduate biology students.
Job information
Expected start date in position : 01.02.2019
Contract length : 1 year, renewable
Activity rate : 100%
Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny
Your qualifications
PhD in plant molecular biology or mycology. Experience with mycorrhizal fungi is an asset
What the position offers you
We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diversified and dynamic academic environment, opportunities for professional training.
Possibilities of continuous training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.
Contact for further information
Prof. Yves Poirier
yves.poirier@unil.ch
Your application
Deadline : 15.11.2018
Please, send your full application in a single file in Word or PDF along with the names and addresses of two references to : yves.poirier@unil.ch
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and strongly encourages applications from female candidates.