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.
The Department of Fundamental Microbiology offers a postdoctoral position in staphylococcal infection biology.
Expected start date : 01.09.2021 (flexible)
Contract length : 1 year, renewable upon agreement for up to a total of 5 years
Activity rate : 100%
Workplace : University of Lausanne
The Veening lab has an open postdoctoral position to study interactions between clinical strains of Staphylococcus aureus and the host. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our research group to study the role of cell-to-cell variability in pathogenesis and identification of genes involved in cell host interaction.
Our recent work demonstrated comprehensive crosstalk between pneumococcus and epithelial cells (Aprianto et al, Genome Biology 2016). This collaborative project within the NCCR ‘AntiResist’ will develop CRISPRi-seq for clinical SAU strains and perform dual RNA-seq on clinical samples obtained from collaborators. In vitro models will be used to test the hypotheses coming out of these genome-wide screens.
- PhD thesis (or planned defense at time of application)
- Good publication record (at least one first-author publication or preprint)
- Curious and open mind with high motivation to excel in science
- Strong background in genomics
We offer a stimulating position in a highly international and interdisciplinary environment. Our lab is located on the University of Lausanne campus, with immediate access to lake and mountains and a rich cultural life. Please visit our website for more information on our group, research interests and publications: veeninglab.com/
Prof. Jan-Willem Veening: jan-willem.veening@unil.ch
Application deadline : 09.07.2021
Please include your full application in Word or PDF format (motivation letter, CV, list of publications and the contact details of two referees). Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
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