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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoctoral Position in Microbiology - Anti-Infective Drug Discovery

Mission

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in microbiology to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary lab focused on pioneering next-generation anti-infective drug discovery pipelines.

 

Our lab is developing novel drug discovery platforms that integrate human organoid infection models, computational drug design and single-cell resolution microscopy at high throughput. The goal is to identify and characterize new antimicrobial strategies with precision and scalability, bridging microbiology, bioengineering, and quantitative imaging.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Working and collaborating on research projects. The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities.
  • Analysis and publication of results
  • Build a strong network in the field of research
  • Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision

Profile

 

  • PhD in microbiology, infection biology, or a related discipline
  • Solid expertise in microbial genetics, host-pathogen interactions, biochemistry or antimicrobial mechanisms
  • Interest or experience in quantitative approaches such as microscopy, image analysis, microfluidics or engineering-based methods
  • Comfortable working across disciplines and contributing to both experimental and conceptual innovation

 

We offer

  • A stimulating and international working environment
  • Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)
  • Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
  • Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:

  • A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).

And in one PDF:

  • A CV with a publication list.
  • A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
  • Contact details for 3 referees.

For any further information, please contact: alexandre.persat@epfl.ch

 

Contract Start Date : As soon as possible

Activity Rate : 100%

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year renewable

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