Organisation/Company: University of Lausanne
Department: Department of Ophthalmology
Research Field: Neurosciences » Neurobiology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1), Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Switzerland
Application Deadline: 16 May 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Brussels)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Negotiable
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team and contribute to an ambitious project focused on understanding and reversing structural metabolism changes in photoreceptors during retinal degeneration.
The successful candidate will work within the Visual and Retinal Neuroprotection research group and contribute to cutting-edge research in retinal science, investigating metabolic neurodegeneration mechanisms in the retina, and developing bioengineering strategies to interfere with these mechanisms at multiple timepoints.
We welcome applications from motivated postdoctoral researchers who wish to apply for competitive fellowships (e.g., MSCA, EMBO, Swiss National Science Foundation, HFSP). The research project is fully supported by the PI and institution, research experimental funding is secured, and we are happy to assist the candidate in crafting a strong grant application.
We encourage interested researchers to apply as early as possible ahead of the 2025 summer fellowship deadlines, with the position expected to start approximately six months thereafter. Candidates who are scheduled to defend their PhD thesis in the interim period are also welcome to apply.
Research Environment
The University of Lausanne is a leading Swiss institution recognized for its excellence in health sciences and fundamental biology. The Department of Ophthalmology is located at the Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, a center of excellence in ophthalmic surgery and neuroscience of blindness situated in the historic city center of Lausanne, and hosts a diverse research community of basic scientists and clinical researchers, in close collaboration with the lemanic neuroscience community.
The Visual and Retinal Neuroprotection Lab makes use of advanced genomic and metabolomic technologies to investigate neurodegeneration in both 3D in-vitro and in-vivo experimental models, with the aim of developing innovative diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies across multiple levels of the visual system.
Requirements
* A PhD in Molecular Science, Neuroscience, Biotechnologies or equivalent.
* Outstanding research achievements in a fundamental or translational biology research project.
* Capability of working independently with the goal of achieving outstanding results.
* Capability of working with rodent models; previous behavioral or electrophysiology experience is a plus.
* English proficiency, good communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
* Conduct molecular and omics studies of photoreceptor degeneration signaling pathways.
* Perform functional analysis of therapeutic rescues using genetic and biochemical approaches, including electrophysiology and functional visual testing experiments.
* Apply advanced bioengineering tools, including genetically-encoded pharmacology in animal and in-vitro 3D models.
* Design and execute experiments aimed at testing and optimizing delivery of genetically-encoded tools.
* Coordinate and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.
* Collaborate closely with research partners and technology platforms.
Where to apply
E-mail: naig.chenais@fa2.ch
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
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