Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Molecular Biology

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

Prof. Christian Hardtke is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher to join his research group at the Department of Plant Molecular Biology (DBMV) at the University of Lausanne.

Project Description

The candidate will join a project that revolves around organ formation in the model system Brachypodium distachyon, with a focus on molecular mechanisms of peptide signaling pathways. Our lab is located at the University of Lausanne at the Dorigny Campus, by the lake Geneva, in Lausanne. This position is mostly research oriented. It is also associated to teaching duties of undergraduate B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.

Your Qualifications

Candidates who have recently obtained a Ph.D. degree in the Molecular Plant Sciences and ideally worked with grasses or crop systems, and who have a keen interest in plant signaling mechanisms and in learning new methods and skills are encouraged to apply.

Job information

Expected starting date: 01.06.2026

Contract length: 1 year, option to renew.

Activity: 100%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny campus

What the position offers you

An international and interdisciplinary academic working environment with possibilities of continuous training in different techniques.

Contact for further information

Prof. Christian Hardtke

Your application

Deadline : 30.11.2025

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Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
• equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
• offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
• supporting early career researchers.