BACKGROUND

A postdoc position is open to study the molecular evolution of teleost fishes, particularly in relation to whole genome duplication.

Our laboratory has a double affiliation to the Department of Ecology and Evolution of Lausanne University (http://www.unil.ch/dee) and to the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (http://www.isb-sib.ch). We investigate the relation between genome evolution and evolution of development, using or developing bioinformatic tools. We are situated on the beautiful campus of Lausanne, with view on the Geneva lake and Mont Blanc. Public transportation is excellent, and the atmosphere in the Department is friendly. The working language of the lab and the Department is English.

TERMS

The position is funded for two years. Freedom will be given to the person to explore any aspects which s/he might find interesting, within the limitations of a bioinformatic approach.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should have a PhD, preferably in evolutionary biology.

COMPENSATION

Salary starts at 58 kCHF/year (approx 35.5 kEuros/year), depending on experience. An estimation of the cost of life in Lausanne can be found here: http://www.unil.ch/bienvenue/page8184_en.html

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a CV, a one page research project, and the contact information of two references, to marc.robinson-rechavi[at]unil.ch

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For further information, see our webpage: http://www.unil.ch/dee/page22707.html