I am looking to hire a research associate to work on the evolution of social interactions between bacterial species. The goal of the project is to disentangle fitness effects over short and evolutionary time-scales between five species of bacteria that are used for biodegradation. The candidate will be employed part-time (50% to 60%) for a period of 2 to 3 years.
Note: This position has been filled.
The candidate should:
- have obtained a Master’s degree in biology (or equivalent)
- possess skills in basic microbiology (required), molecular biology and microscopy
- have an interest in researching microbial ecosystems
- have good English language skills (written and oral)
- be motivated, autonomous and organized
- be open to developing and learning new skills and techniques
The candidate’s main responsibilities will be to:
- design and conduct basic microbiology experiments (bacterial cultures, quantification, etc.)
- genetic modification of bacteria
- design, conduct and follow long-term (months) evolutionary experiments
- design and conduct experiments using microfluidic devices attached to a microscope
- analyze data
- train and supervise interns
- manage laboratory and biological material
Employment will begin in July 2015 (flexible).
If interested, please send me (sara.mitri[at]unil.ch):
- a motivation letter
- up-to-date CV
- copy of graduation certificate
- contact information for 2 references
Application deadline: March 31st , 2015.
Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women among its staff, the University encourages applications from women.