Tenure Track Assistant Professor towards Associate Professor at the Department of Plant Molecular Biology

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 15,500 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.The Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM) of the University of Lausanne is inviting applications for position of:Tenure Track Assistant Professor towards Associate Professor at the Department of Plant Molecular BiologyStarting date: August 2022 or to be agreed Place: Lausanne, SwitzerlandThe Department of plant molecular biology (DBMV) is opening a position in Experimental and Molecular Plant Biology. We are looking for outstanding individuals with an excellent track record. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and to obtain competitive grants from external sources.The Department has excellent experimental facilities, including state-of-the-art plant growth facilities and access to the latest imaging, proteomics, genomics and bioinformatics platforms. A start-up package as well as continued core funding for positions and consumables will be available within a dynamic research environment.The selected candidate is expected to autonomously supervise M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and to participate in the teaching activities offered by the Department.The job description is available on the University’s website.Further information may be obtained from Prof. Philippe Reymond (philippe.reymond@unil.ch), Director of the DBMV.Applications, in English, should include i) a motivation letter, ii) a curriculum vitae, iii) a list of publications highlighting the five most significant ones, iv) a brief statement (5 pages max.) of the past and future research, a summary of previous teaching experience, v) a copy of diplomas, vi) and the names and contact information of at least three references.Full applications should be submitted online as a single PDF file to the University’s website by January 30th 2022 (23:59 GMT+1).We offer a pleasant working atmosphere in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. There are possibilities for continuing professional education and a multitude of activities and other benefits to discover.UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. www.unil.ch/egalite
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