Postdoc — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 14 days ago
Role overview
Mission
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with a strong background in cancer biology, genetics, and epigenetics.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of scientific excellence, demonstrated through high-quality publications.
- Mission
- We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with a strong background in cancer biology, genetics, and epigenetics.
- Main duties and responsibilities
- In the Oricchio lab, we investigate the molecular mechanisms that drive tumor initiation and determine responses to therapy.
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities
- In the Oricchio lab, we investigate the molecular mechanisms that drive tumor initiation and determine responses to therapy.
- A comprehensive understanding of tumor evolution requires integrating both genetic and non-genetic mechanisms.
- Thus, our research begins with the functional characterization of cancer-associated genomic alterations to determine how they reshape the structure and function of the epigenome.
- Over the past years, we have shown that remodeling the chromatin 3D structure is a key driver of tumor development and progression and demonstrated how specific genomic alterations reprogram the crosstalk between cancer cells and immune cells. We offer
- A strong motivation and exceptional level of dedication and work ethic are essential.
- Prior experience with animal models, 3D culture systems and/or computational analyses will be an advantage.
- The salary will be according to EPFL standards. Informations
Application process
- The position provides an exciting opportunity to further develop and expand these lines of research, and candidates are also encouraged to apply for individual fellowships to strengthen their CVs and future career prospects.
- Formal applications should be submitted as a single PDF file containing
- (1) A cover letter outlining your research interests, relevant experience, and motivation for joining the lab and suggesting a possible project that the applicant would like to develop.
- (2) A detailed CV including a full list of publications;
- (3) Names and contact information of at least two referees who can provide recommendation letters. Contract Start Date : 01/01/2027
- Activity Rate : 100.00 Contract Type: CDD Duration: One year, renewable Reference: 2405
Additional details
- Over the past years, we have shown that remodeling the chromatin 3D structure is a key driver of tumor development and progression and demonstrated how specific genomic alterations reprogram the crosstalk between cancer cells and immune cells.
- The salary will be according to EPFL standards.
- (3) Names and contact information of at least two referees who can provide recommendation letters. Contract Start Date : 01/01/2027
- Activity Rate : 100.00 Duration: One year, renewable
Notes and original content
- Informations
- (3) Names and contact information of at least two referees who can provide recommendation letters.
- Contract Start Date : 01/01/2027
- Activity Rate : 100.00
- Contract Type: CDD
- Duration: One year, renewable
- Reference: 2405
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