UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,500 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges sites. 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 Center for Integrative Genomics

Starting date: January 2026 or to be agreed                             

Place: Lausanne, Switzerland

Contract length: 2 years, renewable twice                                

Rate: 100%

The Center for Integrative Genomics (CIG) is a dynamic research center within the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne (UNIL). The CIG’s research activities profit from a highly supportive infrastructure, including state-of-the-art core facilities.

Main tasks – Research:

• Establish a research program in the field of eukaryotic gene expression and/or functional genomics; use of live imaging approaches and/or structural biology (cryo-EM) –  benefiting from the newly established Dubochet Center for Imaging – is of particular interest.
• Collaborate in the scientific and academic life of the Department and the Faculty and promote its visibility at the national and international level.
• Observe and enforce the highest ethical and legal regulations of UNIL.

Main tasks –Teaching:

• Participate in the teaching activities of the CIG within the School of Biology and Medicine, encompassing structured teaching (lectures and tutorials), practical classes, management of teaching activities.
• Supervise Masters and PhD theses, and participation in thesis committees and doctoral teaching programs.
• Organize and participate in seminars, symposia etc., within and beyond the host institute.

UNIL is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from female candidates www.unil.ch/egalite.

Desired profile:

• PhD with experience in the field of eukaryotic gene expression and/or functional genomics.
• Strong track record in research, as attested by impactful publications in international, peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of ability to secure competitive research funds.
• Evidence of teaching / supervision experience.
• Advanced managerial skills particularly in team and project management.
• The working language of the CIG is English, but proficiency in French (at least B2 level) or ability to acquire it within 1-2 years is desirable.

The successful candidate will receive installation funds as well as an annual research and consumables budget.

Further information may be obtained from Prof. C. Fankhauser (Christian.Fankhauser@unil.ch), Director of the CIG.

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 past and future research, v) a summary of previous teaching experience (if applicable), vi) the names and contact information of at least three references, vii) a copy of diplomas, and viii) a valid identity card.

Full applications should be submitted online by August 10^th, 2025 (23:59 GMT+1) as a single PDF file by clicking the apply button. Only applications sent through this site will be considered.

The job description is available down below.

We offer a positive working atmosphere in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Numerous possibilities for continuing professional education are offered, as well as a multitude of other activities and benefits.