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
Applicants are invited to apply for a Ph D position in the laboratory Dr. Nicola Vannini at the Department of Oncology /Ludwig Cancer Institute at the University of Lausanne (https://www.unil.ch/dof/en/home/menuinst/research-labs/vannini.html).
Job information
Expected start date in position: to be determined
Contract length :1 year (renewable)
Employment rate :100%
Workplace: Epalinges
Your responsibilities
In this project the candidate will analyze how aging is impacting the metabolism and function of hematopoietic stem cells with the final aim to develop metabolic strategies able to restore hematopoietic stem cell function. Through Metabolomic analyses of hematopoietic and stem progenitor cells, the candidate will investigate how metabolism shape HSCs function and fate decision during aging.
Your qualifications
We are looking for highly motivated candidates that recently obtained a MSc.
The Ideal candidate should have experience in lab work and animal experimentation, knowledge in flow cytometry and be a team player. Knowledge on cellular metabolism and techniques to analyze cellular metabolism is a plus.
Candidates must have good English communication skills. The selected candidate will join the Cancer Immunology Ph D program at UNIL
What the position offers you
The candidate will have the possibility to work in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborate with neighbor institutes (EPFL, NIHS).
Contact for further information
Dr Nicola Vannini (email: nicola.vannini@unil.ch)
Your application
Application deadline: 01.12.2024
Please include your full application (curriculum vitae and three references)
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egalite
UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus