Postdoc Position In Microbial Ecology - Community Assembly And Interactions In Digester Microbiomes
EPFL - EPF Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
On-site
Phd degree in environmental engineering or microbiology
Strong publication record with peer-reviewed papers
Experience in bioinformatics and modeling
The successful candidate will investigate how microbial interactions shape ecosystem functions and scale in complex communities within the MICROBE laboratory
Job Summary
The successful candidate will investigate how microbial interactions shape ecosystem functions and scale in complex communities within the MICROBE laboratory.
This fully funded position combines experimental and computational approaches including high-throughput sequencing, metabolite profiling, and community-level activity analyses.
The role offers mentoring, professional development support, and access to state-of-the-art facilities within EPFL's world-class research environment.
Matching Summary
The successful candidate will investigate how microbial interactions shape ecosystem functions and scale in complex communities within the MICROBE laboratory.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD degree in environmental engineering or microbiology
Strong publication record with peer-reviewed papers
Experience in bioinformatics and modeling
Nice-to-have
Ability to work in collaborative international environment
Strong scientific writing skills in English
Experience with microbial isolation and cultivation
Key Requirements
PhD in environmental engineering, microbiology, or chemical engineering
Demonstrated research accomplishments and peer-reviewed publications
Strong communication and scientific writing skills in English