Postdoctoral Fellow
Post-doctoral fellowship position in the cellular and molecular biology of the neurodegenerative diseases Full-time
Position Description:
A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Laboratory of Molecular and Chemical Biology of Neurodegeneration (http://lashuel-lab.epfl.ch/) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland (www.epfl.ch). The selected candidates will work on interdisciplinary and translational projects aimed at elucidating the molecular determinants and cellular pathways that trigger and regulate protein misfolding, aggregation, and propagation in cellular and animal models of neurodegenerative diseases.
Position Requirements:
The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in biology and a strong track record of accomplishment in one of the following fields: molecular and/or cellular neurobiology and/or the development and characterization of cellular and animal models of neurological disorders. Applicants with research experience in protein homeostasis and signalling pathways are highly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic scientists. Excellent writing and communication skills are important. The ability to be a team player and interact with several groups is a must.
The qualified candidate will benefit from working with a very dynamic and multidisciplinary group in a highly collaborative and stimulating environment and access to state of the art laboratories and core-facilities and a competitive salary.
For more information about our group, please visit our website and review our recent publications at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Lashuel
The Lashuel Laboratory: http://lashuel-lab.epfl.ch/
School of Life Sciences: http://sv.epfl.ch
Platforms and Core Facilities: http://sv.epfl.ch/platforms
How to Apply:
Interested applicant should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three references letters to marie.rodriguez@epfl.ch