Postdoctoral Position in Human Metabolism: The Laboratory of Behavioral Genetics at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) invites applications for a postdoctoral position aimed at exploring the metabolic and mitochondrial bases of human behaviors, specifically focusing on stress and anxiety vulnerability, motivation, and individual differences.
Postdoctoral Position in Human Metabolism, Mitochondria & Behavior at EPFL
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Human Metabolism, Mitochondria, Behavioral Neuroscience
Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Metabolism, Mitochondrial Biology, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, or a related discipline.
- Strong background in mitochondrial biology and/or metabolism, with experience in analyzing metabolomics data.
- Proficiency in bioinformatics, programming (e.g., Python, R), and applying machine learning techniques for biological and behavioral data integration.
- Experience with genomic or transcriptomic datasets (e.g., GWAS, UK Biobank) is desirable.
- Excellent publication record and strong collaborative skills.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Analyze and interpret metabolic and mitochondrial data (including blood metabolomics and MRS-based brain metabolites) in relation to behavioral responses involving stress, anxiety, and motivation.
- Employ bioinformatic, statistical, and machine learning approaches to synthesize diverse datasets encompassing metabolic, hormonal, physiological, and behavioral information.
- Investigate the relationships between gene expression, metabolic markers, and behavioral traits using public genetic repositories.
- Participate in the design, execution, and analysis of human studies.
- Prepare high-quality manuscripts and present research outcomes at international conferences.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to foster a supportive lab environment.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
- A cover letter detailing research background, relevant skills, and motivation for applying.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting publications.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Applications should be emailed to Prof. Carmen Sandi at carmen.sandi@epfl.ch.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed starting May 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
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