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
The Center for Integrative Genomics of the University of Lausanne invites applications for a PhD Student position in the research group of Dr Sophie Croizier. The Croizier lab works on the role of guidance molecules in the formation of hypothalamic circuits controlling energy and glucose homeostasis. For more details, please consult the current website of the group: https://unil.ch/cig/home/menuinst/research/dr-sophie-croizier.html
Job information
Expected start date: 01.01.2022 or to be discussed
Contract length: 1 year, renewable, maximum 3 years
Activity rate: 85%
Workplace: University of Lausanne, Center for Integrative Genomics (CIG): https://www.unil.ch/cig/home.html
Your responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on the lab project to untangle the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of the sexually dimorphic stress-related feeding-circuits This work will rely on multidisciplinary approaches including molecular biology, 3D cultures, histology and microscopy/image analysis, stereotaxic surgeries, and mouse behavior/physiology.
Contact for further information
Dr Sophie Croizier, PhD
e-mail: sophie.croizier@unil.ch
Your qualifications
In order to complete our team, we are looking for someone with the following skills:
- Experience in histological approaches
- Experience in mouse physiology (food intake)
- Dynamic, and enthusiastic student with a master thesis in life science, interested in working in a highly interactive environment.
- Excellent command of oral and written English
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.
Your application
Deadline : 07.11.2021
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.