Doctoral Student SNSF in programmed axon degeneration

University of Lausanne

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

Candidates are invited to apply for an SNSF-funded Ph.D. position at the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) at UNIL. The Ph.D. project aims to uncover how levels of the prodegenerative metabolite NMN are regulated in axons to control programmed axon degeneration. It is a multidisciplinary approach performed in the fruit fly Drosophila.


Job information

Expected starting date: Between October 2025 and January 2026.
Duration: 1 year, renewable for a maximum of 4 years.
Workplace: City of Lausanne, quartier UNIL-Bugnon, DNF.


Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work on a project using state-of-the-art genetics, neuronal morphology and function, behavior, metabolomics, and molecular biology. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to embrace already established techniques in the lab and develop novel approaches.


Qualifications

  • Highly motivated, curious, and driven.
  • MSc in life science, preferably in neuroscience.
  • Understanding of genetics or metabolism.
  • Knowledge in cell biology and molecular biology.
  • Fluency in oral and written English.


Desired qualifications
Experience in animal model systems, imaging, or signaling.


What the position offers

It offers 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.


Contact for further information

Prof. Dr. Lukas Neukomm
Department of Fundamental Neurosciences | DNF
University of Lausanne | UNIL
Rue du Bugnon 9, 1005 Lausanne VD, Switzerland


Application

Candidates should submit a motivation letter (max. one page), CV (max. two pages), copy of Diploma/Master, and two independent letters of recommendation.

Only applications through following website will be taken into account:

Closing date: 26.09.2025.